Category: Valley Nature is Calling
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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 ecosystem. The wren thrives in semi-open habitats alongside human development, showcasing adaptability. However, habitat fragmentation and urbanization threaten its population. Conservation efforts are essential to sustain this resilient species.
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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
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Common Valley Wrens
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #27 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 44, 45, & 46/100 + 3 BONUS birds) House Wren #44 The House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) is a…
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Common Valley Phalaropes
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #26 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 42, & 43/100) Red-necked Phalarope #42 The Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) is a small migratory bird that can…
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Pigeons and Doves
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #25 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 39, 40 & 41/100) Mourning Dove – Species #39 The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is a medium-sized bird…
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Tree-creeping Birds
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #24 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 38/100 + 2 BONUS birds) White-breasted Nuthatch – Species #38 The White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a small…
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LBBs – Little Brown Birds
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #23 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 36, & 37/100) Oak Titmouse – Species #36 The Oak Titmouse (Baeolophus inornatus) is a small, non-migratory bird…
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Coots and Gallinules
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #22 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 34 & 35/100) American Coot – Species #34 The American Coot, (Fulica americana), is a common waterbird found…
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Swainson’s Hawk
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #21 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 33/100) Swainson’s Hawk #33 Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is a migratory raptor that breeds in North America and…
Reflections of the Natural World 