Category: Conservation
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Eurasian Oystercatcher
EURASIAN OYSTERCATCHER Eurasian Oystercatchers are medium to large-sized waders, with a robust body, long legs and a stout, slightly down-curved… READ MORE
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Pied Avocet
PIED AVOCET The Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is an elegant wader bird with distinctive features. READ MORE
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Eurasian Coot
EURASIAN COOT The Eurasian Coot, scientific name Fulica atra, is a fascinating bird that belongs to the rail and crake… READ MORE
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Eurasian Moorhen
EURASIAN MOORHEN The Eurasian Moorhen, scientifically known as Gallinula chloropus, is a distinctive bird that is often found in well-vegetated… READ MORE
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Common Wood-Pigeon
COMMON WOOD-PIGEON The Common Wood-Pigeon, scientifically known as Columba palumbus, is a large bird that is highly popular among bird… READ MORE
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Great Crested Grebe
GREAT CRESTED GREBE The Great Crested Grebe is a fascinating species of water bird that is well-known for its spectacular… READ MORE
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Little Grebe
LITTLE GREBE The Little Grebe, scientifically known as Tachybaptus ruficollis, is a small water bird that stands as a diminutive… READ MORE
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Common Pochard
The Common Pochard is a medium-sized diving duck with a chestnut-brown head and a pale gray body. READ MORE
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Eurasian Wigeon
The Eurasian Wigeon is a captivating waterfowl with distinctive features, a plant-based diet, and a wide-ranging distribution across different continents. READ MORE
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Barnacle Goose
The Barnacle Goose is an attractive small goose, nesting on Arctic coasts from northeastern Greenland east to Siberia, and wintering… 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 