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PRONG-BILLED BARBET – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Prong-billed Barbet is restricted to the moss and epiphyte-laden cloud-forest along the Caribbean slope of Costa Rica and western… READ MORE
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Northern Shoveler
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Northern Shoveler is a Common Winter Visitor and Rare Summer Visitor in California’s Central… READ MORE
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RUFOUS-TAILED JACAMAR – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Rufous-tailed Jacamar is a beautiful inhabitant of forest edges and clearings of Central and South America. READ MORE
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White-crowned Sparrow
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The White-crowned Sparrow is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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WHITE-WHISKERED PUFFBIRD – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The White-whiskered Puffbird inhabits humid evergreen forests and shady forest edges from southeastern Mexico to Ecuador. Unlike most other species… 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 