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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
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WHITE IBIS – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The White Ibis is a striking, white wading bird with a long, distinctively decurved bill. It usually nests, feeds, and… READ MORE
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YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Yellow-crowned Night-Heron is a medium blue grey heron with a light cap and cheek and a thick bill. READ MORE
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NATIONAL HUMMINGBIRD DAY
NATIONAL HUMMINGBIRD DAY Featured below are 50 different species of hummingbirds that I have photographed in the US, Mexico, Belize,… READ MORE
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BOAT-BILLED HERON – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Boat-billed Heron is a bizarre nocturnal heron of mangroves and freshwater marshes in tropical lowlands; spends the daytime roosting… 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 