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Mourning Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is one of the most abundant bird species in… READ MORE
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White-winged Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a dove species whose native range extends from… READ MORE
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White-tipped Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) is a large New World tropical dove with a… READ MORE
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Ruddy Ground Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina talpacoti) is a small New World tropical dove with… READ MORE
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Plain-breasted Ground Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Plain-breasted Ground Dove (Columbina minuta) has a large but discontinuous distribution. 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 