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LEAST SANDPIPER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Least Sandpipers are the smallest of the small sandpipers known as “peeps”—not much bigger than a sparrow. READ MORE
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SANDERLING – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Sanderling is a small, plump sandpiper, most commonly associated with sandy coastal beaches, which it occupies in winter and… READ MORE
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WILLET – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
A medium-sized, moderately abundant shorebird, the Willet remains brown and inconspicuous until it opens its wings, displaying an unusually broad… READ MORE
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SPOTTED SANDPIPER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Spotted Sandpiper constantly bobs its tail while working edges of streams, ponds, and lakes for invertebrates. READ MORE
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WHIMBREL – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Whimbrel, a large shorebird, is the most wide-ranging of the curlew species and the only one that nests across… 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 