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NEOTROPIC CORMORANT – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Neotropic Cormorant has a black body. Immatures have dark brown breast. Orange facial skin comes to a point and… READ MORE
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ANHINGA – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Anhinga is among the most distinctive of North American birds, with long, snakelike neck, straight bill, large fanlike tail… READ MORE
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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
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 