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SMOKY-BROWN WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Smoky-brown Woodpecker is a small, dull brown woodpecker found in a variety of wooded habitats across its large range. READ MORE
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HOFFMANN’S WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
A typical bar-backed Melanerpes, Hoffmann’s Woodpecker is largely creamy below and on the head, with a dark gray back and… READ MORE
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BLACK-CHEEKED WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
This woodpecker occupies a reasonably broad range, principally over the Caribbean slope of Middle America, where it is found from… READ MORE
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A Flock of Seagulls at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Granted that most avid birders are cringing at the use of “A Flock of Seagulls” in my title, but it… READ MORE
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ACORN WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Acorn Woodpecker is a common, conspicuous inhabitant of foothill and montane woodlands in North America, from southwestern Washington, Oregon,… 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 