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Least Grebe
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is a tiny diver found in the American tropics,… READ MORE
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Great Curassow
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Great Curassow (Crax rubra) inhabits undisturbed humid evergreen forests, as well as some… READ MORE
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Crested Guan
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) is a Near Threatened bird species found in an… READ MORE
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Gray-headed Chachalaca
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Gray-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps) is a medium-sized bird found from Honduras to Colombia. READ MORE
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Plain Chachalaca
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Plain Chachalaca (Ortalis vetula) is a large bird in the chachalaca, guan, and… 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 