Category: Nature Photography
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Semipalmated Plover
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINE The Semipalmated Plover is a small shorebird with a petite, round body… READ MORE
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Red-shouldered Hawk (CVB)
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Red-shouldered Hawk is a Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHTThe Western Flycatcher is a Fairly Common Summer Visitor of the… READ MORE
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Bullock’s Oriole
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT The Bullock’s Oriole is a Fairly Common Summer Visitor of… READ MORE
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Parasitic Jaeger
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINEThe Parasitic Jaeger is a seabird known for its sleek and agile appearance… READ MORE
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Golden-crowned Sparrow (CVBirds)
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Golden-crowned Sparrow is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley. READ MORE
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American Goldfinch (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #15 American Goldfinches are seen in southern Saskatchewan during the breeding season… READ MORE
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Long-billed Curlew (COAST)
CALIFORNIA COASTLINE – Post #5 The Long-billed Curlew is a distinctive shorebird that is recognized for its long, slender, down-curved… READ MORE
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Western Bluebird (VALLEY)
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS – Species 63 Western Bluebirds can be found in a wide variety of habitats from… READ MORE
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Ruffed Grouse (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post # 14 Ruffed Grouse are found in poplar forests and have been… READ MORE
ABOUT THE SITE
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
Reflections of the Natural World 