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A Noisy Encounter with a Short-toed Treecreeper at Etang de L’Ursine, France
The Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla) breeds in temperate forests across Europe, from Portugal to Turkey and Greece, and in northwest… READ MORE
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Song Sparrow
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Song Sparrow is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can… READ MORE
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FIERY-BILLED ARACARI – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Fiery-billed Aracari’s beak is large, with the upper part being fiery-orange and black on the lower portion; bill is… READ MORE
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KEEL-BILLED TOUCAN – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Keel-billed Toucan occurs in tropical lowland evergreen and secondary forests from southern Mexico, where it is the only large… READ MORE
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YELLOW-THROATED TOUCAN – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Yellow-throated Toucan is a large, black and yellow toucan most notable for its massive, bicolored bill. 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 