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Cinnamon Teal
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Cinnamon Teal is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can… READ MORE
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Phainopepla
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Phainopepla is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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Sandhill Crane
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Sandhill Crane is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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A California Quail at Minniear Day Use, Del Puerto Canyon
I looked across the road and a beautiful male California Quail was sunning itself on a dead wood snag, posing… READ MORE
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PALE-BILLED WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Pale-billed Woodpecker is one of the largest and most spectacular woodpeckers in Central America. 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 