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BLACK-CRESTED COQUETTE – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Male Black-crested Coquettes are characterized by their green throat and crown, the latter topped by a wispy black crest READ MORE
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GREEN THORNTAIL – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Green Thorntail is a small, uncommon hummingbird that occurs from Costa Rica south to western Ecuador. READ MORE
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GREEN-BREASTED MANGO – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Green-breasted Mango is relatively common and widespread in most of Central America. READ MORE
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PURPLE-CROWNED FAIRY – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Due to their inquisitive nature, Purple-crowned Fairies are reasonably easy to observe. READ MORE
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LESSER VIOLETEAR – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Lesser Violetear is locally common in montane regions of southern Central America and of South America, from Costa Rica south… 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 