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GRAY-HEADED KITE – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Gray-headed Kite is widely distributed in lowland forested habitats from Central America south to southern Brazil and Uruguay. READ MORE
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HOOK-BILLED KITE – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Hook-billed Kite is a widespread raptor of tropical America, occasionally reaching as far north as southern Texas. READ MORE
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BLACK VULTURE – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Black Vulture is a large, uniform black raptor with silvery patches on undersides of wingtips. READ MORE
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ROSEATE SPOONBILL – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Roseate Spoonbill is unmistakable and one of North America’s most unusual looking wading birds. READ MORE
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GREEN IBIS – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Green Ibis is a dark-colored ibis of wetlands and swampy woods in Central and South America. 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 