Category: Stanislaus County
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An Unexpected Encounter with Wood Ducks
“One Moment in Nature” reflects on a personal discovery of Wood Ducks at the Ceres Water Reclamation Facility, emphasizing their… READ MORE
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The Lesser of Two Yellowlegs
“One Moment in Nature,” a blog series by Jim Gain, reflects on personal discoveries in natural settings, encouraging conservation advocacy.… READ MORE
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Mr. Wilson’s Phalarope Gender Role Reversal
One Moment in Nature is a reflection back in time to a moment of discovery as I explored the natural… READ MORE
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Osprey vs Giant Carp – and the Winner is…
One Moment in Nature highlights a personal experience of observing an Osprey with a deceased Carp at Modesto reservoir, illustrating… READ MORE
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A Cattle Egret in a Cow Pasture
“One Moment in Nature” reflects on the author’s exploration of natural settings, aiming to inspire readers to advocate for conservation.… READ MORE
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A Very Noisy Northern House Wren
“One Moment in Nature” reflects Jim Gain’s exploration of the Northern House Wren, emphasizing its significance in California’s Central Valley… 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 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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Black Skimmer in Stanislaus County
CENTRAL VALLEY BIRDS AND BIRDING Unusual tern-like bird with oversized bill—lower mandible is much longer than upper mandible. Feeds by… READ MORE
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Naturalized Immigrants
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird… 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
Reflections of the Natural World 