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Cedar Waxwing
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Cedar Waxwing is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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AMAZON KINGFISHER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Amazon Kingfisher is a resident of lakeshores and large-slow flowing rivers from northern Mexico south to central Argentina. They… READ MORE
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Ring-necked Duck
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Ring-necked Duck is a Fairly Common Winter Visitor and Rare Summer Visitor in California’s… READ MORE
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RINGED KINGFISHER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Largest kingfisher in Americas with exceptionally enormous bill and raucous calls. Blue-gray with shaggy crest, white collar, and rufous belly.… READ MORE
ABOUT THE SITE
With a primary focus on birds, each blog series has it’s own unique look at the wildlife and wild places encountered at different locations that I have visited around the world.
ABOUT ME
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 40 years, I taught and led in public education, helping students discover the wonder woven into every corner of the natural world. That same drive has carried me through decades of citizen science and conservation work. As an active member of the Modesto Camera Club, I’ve developed a photographic practice that blends natural history with visual artistry, and my award‑winning images have been featured across the Internet on dozens of sites and field‑oriented platforms. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.
~ Jim Gain
Reflections of the Natural World 