Category: Europe
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European Shag
The European Shag is an impressive seabird with a penchant for diving, a striking appearance, and a widespread distribution along… READ MORE
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Great Cormorant
The Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) is a large, heavy seabird with a long neck and tail, short legs, and broad… READ MORE
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Northern Gannet
The Northern Gannet’s elegance, fishing prowess, widespread distribution, and favorable conservation status make it a remarkable avian species of the… READ MORE
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Lesser Black-backed Gull
The Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) is a large gull that breeds along the Atlantic coasts of Europe. READ MORE
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Great Black-backed Gull
The Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) is the largest gull in the world. READ MORE
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Herring Gull (Western European)
Herring gulls are fairly large gulls whose heads and underparts are white, pink legs and they have light gray backs. READ MORE
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Black-headed Gull
The Black-headed Gull is one of the most abundant species in much of Europe, Asia, and eastern Canada. READ MORE
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Black-tailed Godwit
BLACK-TAILED GODWIT The Black-tailed Godwit, scientifically known as Limosa limosa, is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird. READ MORE
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Northern Lapwing
The Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) is a wading bird commonly found across temperate Eurasia. 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.
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
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