Category: Yucatan Peninsula,
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Yellow-billed Cacique
The Yellow-billed Cacique is a medium-sized blackbird species that can be found throughout Central America, including Belize. It is all… READ MORE
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Bat Falcon
The Bat Falcon is a striking bird that is dark slate gray above, a black-and-white barred breast, and orange lower… READ MORE
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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, gardens, and even… READ MORE
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Common Black Hawk
The Common Black Hawk has a blackish plumage with a slightly paler head and neck, and yellow legs. They are… READ MORE
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Spot-breasted Wren
The Spot-breasted Wren has a distinctive white throat and breast speckled with small, dark spots, which gives them their name.… READ MORE
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Yucatan Jay
The Yucatan Jay is a striking bird species and is known for its vibrant blue feathers and its impressive vocalizations,… READ MORE
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Cinnamon-bellied Saltator
The Cinnamon-bellied Saltator is gray above and grayish or buffy/”cinnamon” below, with a strong whitish eyebrow and black malar stripes… READ MORE
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White-wiskered Puffbird
The White-whiskered Puffbird has a distinctive appearance with a mostly brown body, white underparts, and a conspicuous white stripe over… READ MORE
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Slaty-tailed Trogon
The Slaty-tailed Trogon is a stunning, medium-sized trogon, with a distinctive slaty-blue tail, a bright red belly, and a green… 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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