Category: CV Birds
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American Barn Owl
“One Moment in Nature” reflects on discovery in natural settings, aiming to inspire readers to advocate for environmental conservation. The… READ MORE
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One Good Tern Deserves Another Forster’s Tern
One Moment in Nature reflects on the author’s exploration of the natural world, aiming to inspire readers to advocate for… READ MORE
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An Alternate Eared Grebe
“One Moment in Nature” emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness through the exploration of the Eared Grebe, a widely distributed… READ MORE
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A Rose-bellied Lewis’s Woodpecker
“One Moment in Nature” reflects on a past experience of discovering the Lewis’s Woodpecker in Stanislaus County. The author hopes… READ MORE
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Vesper Sparrow – The bird that makes her bed in the grass
One Moment in Nature reflects Jim Gain’s discoveries in nature, inspiring readers to advocate for conservation. He recounts a challenging… READ MORE
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An Unexpected Encounter with Wood Ducks
“One Moment in Nature” reflects on a personal discovery of Wood Ducks at the Ceres Water Reclamation Facility, emphasizing their… READ MORE
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A California Quail at Minniear Day Use, Del Puerto Canyon
I looked across the road and a beautiful male California Quail was sunning itself on a dead wood snag, posing… 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
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A Western Flycatcher at Oak Grove Park, Ripon, CA
A Western Flycatcher at Oak Grove Park, Ripon, CA READ MORE
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Black Skimmer in Stanislaus County
CENTRAL VALLEY BIRDS AND BIRDING Unusual tern-like bird with oversized bill—lower mandible is much longer than upper mandible. Feeds by… 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 