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MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Magnificent Frigatebird is a massive seabird of warm tropical oceans and coastlines. READ MORE
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WOOD STORK – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Huge, long-legged, black-and-white waterbird, about the size of Great Blue Heron. White body with black flight feathers. Adults have a… READ MORE
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SUNBITTERN – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
One of the most dazzling of all the world’s birds; the intricate yellow, red, and black pattern on the spread… READ MORE
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ROYAL TERN – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Royal Tern is a large tern, found strictly in coastal areas. READ MORE
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ELEGANT TERN – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Elegant Tern is a long-billed tern of the Pacific coast, from the U.S. to Chile. 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 