Category: Birds
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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
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a Common Year-Round Resident of the… READ MORE
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Olive-sided Flycatcher
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT Blog Post #8 California’s “Range of Light” is home to… READ MORE
ABOUT THE SITE
With a primary focus on birds, each blog series has it’s own unique look at the wildlife and wild places encountered at different locations that I have visited around the world.
ABOUT ME
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 40 years, I taught and led in public education, helping students discover the wonder woven into every corner of the natural world. That same drive has carried me through decades of citizen science and conservation work. As an active member of the Modesto Camera Club, I’ve developed a photographic practice that blends natural history with visual artistry, and my award‑winning images have been featured across the Internet on dozens of sites and field‑oriented platforms. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.
~ Jim Gain
Reflections of the Natural World 