Category: Europe
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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
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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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