Category: Birds
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Lazuli Bunting
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT The Lazuli Bunting is a Fairly Common Summer Visitor of… READ MORE
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Destination Hartley Wildlife Sanctuary
ADVENTURES IN ARKANSAS – POST #1 Travel and Family – On the second anniversary of my sister’s translocation from California… READ MORE
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Sandhill Crane (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #7 Sandhill Cranes prefer wetlands such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.… READ MORE
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Anna’s Hummingbird
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT Anna’s Hummingbirds are a Common Yearround Resident of the Sierra… READ MORE
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Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
BEAUTIFUL BIRDS OF BELIZE The Scaly-breasted Hummingbird, native to Central and South America, is a charming and distinctive species among… READ MORE
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Blue Jay (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #6 Blue Jays prefer deciduous or mixed forests containing coniferous and deciduous… READ MORE
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California Quail
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHTThe California Quail (Callipepla californica) is a common yearround resident of… READ MORE
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Gray-breasted Martin
BEAUTIFUL BIRDS OF BELIZE The Gray-breasted Martin is a medium-sized member of the swallow family found in Belize and other… READ MORE
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Black-capped Chickadee (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #5 Black-capped Chickadees prefer deciduous and mixed forests, although they also frequent… 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 