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BARE-SHANKED SCREECH-OWL – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Bare-shanked Screech-Owl is found from Costa Rica to extreme large for a screech-owl with a warm rufous-brown overall, brightest… READ MORE
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RED-TAILED HAWK – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common roadside raptor across much of North America. READ MORE
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ZONE-TAILED HAWK – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus) is a medium-sized hawk of warm, dry parts of the Americas. READ MORE
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A Western Flycatcher at Oak Grove Park, Ripon, CA
A Western Flycatcher at Oak Grove Park, Ripon, CA READ MORE
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SHORT-TAILED HAWK – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Short-tailed Hawk is a smallish, broad-winged buteo with 2 distinct color morphs. READ MORE
ABOUT ME
Through my lens and prose I hope to instill a greater sense of awe, compassion and inspiration as I discover new creatures, explore interesting habitats, and gain wisdom about the natural world that’s all around us. It is my hope that readers are motivated to learn more about our environment and its inhabitants, and become passionate advocates for conservation.
I earned my college degree in biology, a foundation that shaped not only how I see the world, but how I’ve spent my life sharing it with others. For more than 35 years, I worked in education as both a teacher and administrator, guiding students through the wonders of science and the joy of discovery. That same spirit of curiosity has carried me through decades of volunteer work in citizen science and conservation. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.
~ Jim Gain
Reflections of the Natural World 