Category: Birds
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EB3 – FIRST LIGHT BIRDING AT PUEMBO BIRDING GARDEN
In October 2025, Jim Gain joined a birding tour in Ecuador, exploring its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes over 14… READ MORE
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EB2 – AN AIRPORT WELCOME AND ARRIVAL AT PUEMBO BIRDING GARDEN
From October 26 to November 8, 2025, Jim Gain joined a birding tour in Ecuador with Eagle-Eye Tours. With his… READ MORE
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EB1 – PROLOGUE TO MY TRIP OF A LIFETIME TO ECUADOR
In October 2025, Jim Gain joined a birding tour in Ecuador, exploring its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes over 14… READ MORE
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Bald Eagle Family in Del Puerto Canyon
One Moment in Nature explores a significant nesting event of Bald Eagles in Del Puerto Canyon, highlighting a successful breeding… READ MORE
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Rosy Dove Franklin’s Gulls
“One Moment in Nature” highlights Jim Gain’s discovery of Franklin’s Gulls at Modesto Water Treatment Plant, marking a significant observation… READ MORE
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Western Grebe
One Moment in Nature reflects a personal exploration of the Western and Clark’s Grebes at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Jim… READ MORE
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American Barn Owl
“One Moment in Nature” reflects on discovery in natural settings, aiming to inspire readers to advocate for environmental conservation. The… READ MORE
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White-faced Ibis
“One Moment in Nature” by Jim Gain reflects on a personal discovery in nature, urging readers to advocate for environmental… READ MORE
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One Good Tern Deserves Another Forster’s Tern
One Moment in Nature reflects on the author’s exploration of the natural world, aiming to inspire readers to advocate for… READ MORE
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An Alternate Eared Grebe
“One Moment in Nature” emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness through the exploration of the Eared Grebe, a widely distributed… 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 