The latest from Reflections of the Natural World—new photographs, personal stories, field observations, and natural history discoveries. Explore recent additions below, presented from newest to oldest, and follow along as new experiences and encounters become part of the collection.
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Jabiru
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #7 By Jim Gain 4/4/2023 About this Species The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) is a large stork species that…
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Masked Tityra
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #6 By Jim Gain 4/2/2023 About this Bird The Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata) is a species of bird…
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Fanciful Flycatchers
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #18 in the…
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Amazon Kingfisher
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #5 By Jim Gain 3/31/2023 About this Bird The Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona) is a stunning bird species…
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Long-billed Hermit
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #4 By Jim Gain 3/28/2023 About this Species The Long-billed Hermit (Phaethornis longirostris) is a species of hummingbird…
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Colorful Valley Spring Migrants
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #17 in the…
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Least Grebe
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #3 By Jim Gain 3/24/2023 About this Bird The Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is a small waterbird that…
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Plain Chachalaca
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #2 By Jim Gain 3/21/2023 About this Bird The Plain Chachalaca (Ortalis vetula) is a medium-sized bird that…
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Common Valley Swallows
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #16 in the…
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Keel-billed Toucan
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #1 By Jim Gain 3/17/2023 About this Bird The Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), National Bird of Belize, is…