Category: Sierra Nevada Mountains,
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Mountain Quail (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #14 The Mountain Quail is a fairly common yearround resident of the Sierra Nevada in… READ MORE
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Hairy Woodpecker (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #12 The Hairy Woodpecker is a Fairly Common Year-Round Resident of the Sierra Nevada preferring… READ MORE
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Lazuli Bunting
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT The Lazuli Bunting is a Fairly Common Summer Visitor of… READ MORE
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Anna’s Hummingbird
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT Anna’s Hummingbirds are a Common Yearround Resident of the Sierra… READ MORE
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California Quail
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHTThe California Quail (Callipepla californica) is a common yearround resident of… READ MORE
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Killdeer (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #4 The Killdeer is an uncommon year-round resident of the Sierra Nevada that is more… READ MORE
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Olive-sided Flycatcher (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #3 The Olive-sided Flycatcher distance migrant that breeds in coniferous forests of the Sierra Nevada,… READ MORE
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Golden-crowned Kinglet (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #2 The Golden-crowned Kinglet is typically found in coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by fir… READ MORE
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White-headed Woodpecker (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #1 The White-headed Woodpecker is a bird of lower and upper montane coniferous forests in… READ MORE
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Rosy-Finch Rendezvous: Stop 8 – Earthquake Fault Trail
The Strange Case of a Solitary Solitaire and a Missing Phone By Jim GainRosy-Finch Rendezvous Birding Adventure Series 6/14/2022 As… 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
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