Category: California Coast
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Cassin’s Auklet
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINEThe Cassin’s Auklet Is a small seabird with a dark, slate-blue plumage on… 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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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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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
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Rhinoceros Auklet
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINE The Rhinoceros Auklet is a distinctive seabird with a robust body, a… READ MORE
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Heermann’s Gull
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Pacific Loon
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINE The Pacific Loon is found along the Western Coast of the United… READ MORE
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Wandering Tattler
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINE The Wandering Tattler is almost completely confined to the rocky coastlines where… READ MORE
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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.
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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
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