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Blue-winged Teal
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) is a bird of freshwater marshes and grassy wetlands. READ MORE
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Pura Vida Birds and Birding – Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
PURA VIDA BIRDS AND BIRDING The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis) is a gangly duck with long neck and legs. READ MORE
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Great Tinamou
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICE The Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) is a large, almost tailless game bird that lives on… READ MORE
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Reed Bunting
The Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) is a streaky brown bird found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across its range.… READ MORE
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European Goldfinch
The European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a small, colorful bird with a bright red face, black and white head, 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 