Category: Central Valley Nature
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Horned Lark
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Horned Lark is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can… READ MORE
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Northern Shoveler
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Northern Shoveler is a Common Winter Visitor and Rare Summer Visitor in California’s Central… READ MORE
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White-crowned Sparrow
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The White-crowned Sparrow is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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Turkey Vulture
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Turkey Vulture is a Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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Cedar Waxwing
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Cedar Waxwing is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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Ring-necked Duck
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Ring-necked Duck is a Fairly Common Winter Visitor and Rare Summer Visitor in California’s… READ MORE
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California Towhee
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The California Towhee is a Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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House Finch
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The House Finch is a Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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A Yellow-billed Magpie Visit to my Backyard in Hughson, CA
A Yellow-billed Magpie Visit to my Backyard in Hughson, CA 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 