Category: Birds
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Social Flycatcher
The Social Flycatcher is medium sized with brown upperparts, bold black and white striped head, and yellow underparts and is… READ MORE
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Pigeons and Doves
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird… READ MORE
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Pale-billed Woodpecker
The Pale-billed Woodpecker is a large, black and white woodpecker named for its distinctive pale ivory-colored bill, which is longer… READ MORE
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Eye-ringed Flatbill
The Eye-ringed Flatbill is a small, active bird, constantly flitting through the forest canopy in search of prey. It is… READ MORE
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Yellow-billed Cacique
The Yellow-billed Cacique is a medium-sized blackbird species that can be found throughout Central America, including Belize. It is all… READ MORE
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Tree-creeping Birds
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird… READ MORE
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Bat Falcon
The Bat Falcon is a striking bird that is dark slate gray above, a black-and-white barred breast, and orange lower… READ MORE
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White-headed Woodpecker (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #1 The White-headed Woodpecker is a bird of lower and upper montane coniferous forests in… READ MORE
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, gardens, and even… READ MORE
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Common Black Hawk
The Common Black Hawk has a blackish plumage with a slightly paler head and neck, and yellow legs. They are… 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 