Category: Birds
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Black-necked Stilt (CVB)
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Black-necked Stilt is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can… READ MORE
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Pileated Woodpecker (Sierra)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT The Pileated Woodpecker is an uncommon to fairly common yearround… READ MORE
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Semipalmated Plover
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINE The Semipalmated Plover is a small shorebird with a petite, round body… READ MORE
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Red-shouldered Hawk (CVB)
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Red-shouldered Hawk is a Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHTThe Western Flycatcher is a Fairly Common Summer Visitor of the… READ MORE
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Bullock’s Oriole
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT The Bullock’s Oriole is a Fairly Common Summer Visitor of… READ MORE
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Parasitic Jaeger
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINEThe Parasitic Jaeger is a seabird known for its sleek and agile appearance… READ MORE
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Golden-crowned Sparrow (CVBirds)
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Golden-crowned Sparrow is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley. READ MORE
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American Goldfinch (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #15 American Goldfinches are seen in southern Saskatchewan during the breeding season… READ MORE
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Long-billed Curlew (COAST)
CALIFORNIA COASTLINE – Post #5 The Long-billed Curlew is a distinctive shorebird that is recognized for its long, slender, down-curved… 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 