Category: One Moment in Nature
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A Streak-headed Woodcreeper Feeds its Offspring Near the Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica
A Streak-headed Woodcreeper Parent Feeds its Offspring Near the Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica 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 Flock of Seagulls at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Granted that most avid birders are cringing at the use of “A Flock of Seagulls” in my title, but it… READ MORE
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A Noisy Encounter with a Short-toed Treecreeper at Etang de L’Ursine, France
The Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla) breeds in temperate forests across Europe, from Portugal to Turkey and Greece, and in northwest… 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 Bitterly Cold Encounter with a Red Fox in Saskatoon, CN
A Bitterly Cold Encounter with a Red Fox in Saskatoon, CN 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
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 