“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:26 NKJV) While eating our supper this evening, our friendly Loggerhead Shrike showed up again. He landed on his favorite perch, the hook … Continue reading
We considered a series on the State Birds, but as I have searched more about this topic, there are already many great sites to visit. So, I’ve decided to share links to those great websites, and then find another bird series to investigate. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have official birds. To … Continue reading
Here’s an interesting video of a friendly crow in Denmark who has befriended a youngster. Trust you will enjoy watching the interactions between them. “For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind.” (James 3:7 NKJV) I believe this is a Hooded … Continue reading
DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE! Dr. James J. S. Johnson And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. (Genesis 1:22) Winter is a welcome season for many birdwatchers, especially those of us who live south enough to see wintering migrants, such as the “winter … Continue reading
Bird Nests, illustrating God’s Providence Dr. James J. S. Johnson There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, and gather under her shadow. (Isaiah 34:15a) NEST — this simple word “nest” represents an enormously important context for a bird’s early life, and for bird parents, so bird nests are critically important for … Continue reading
Hallelujah! — A Beautiful Scissortail! Dr. James J. S. Johnson He [i.e., God] hath made every thing beautiful in His time; also He hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 It was a welcome sight … Continue reading
While looking back through our visitors this winter, I remembered the one bird who would appear to be ready for today, Halloween. Not that we celebrate it much, other than giving out candy to the kiddos in the neighborhood. When Dan and I spotted this bird the first winter, I thought it was a Loggerhead … Continue reading
Since we haven’t been “birdwatching” in months, that does mean that we don’t “bird watch.” Every morning the local ducks visit to see if they can quack us out of something for their bellies. Usually they win. We buy scratch grain that they seem to enjoy. The photo above was taken right after I came … Continue reading
Doves Rest in their Nest Dr. James J. S. Johnson Doves are known for their fluttering flight (Psalm 55:6a), and their peaceful disposition (Matthew 10:16); yet they are also known for resting upon their nests (Psalm 55:6b & Jeremiah 48:28). As recently noted (see my previous Leesbird.com blogpost, “Bird Nests are Important — the Bible … Continue reading
Dr. James J. S. Johnson BIRD NESTS ARE IMPORTANT: THE BIBLE SAYS SO And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. (Luke 9:58) NEST – this simple word “nest” represents an enormously important part of a … Continue reading
Cormorants are Great; Great Cormorants are Really Great! Dr. James J. S. Johnson “But the cormorant [shalak] and the bittern shall possess it [i.e., the land of Idumea, a/k/a Edom]; the owl also and the raven shall dwell in it; and He [i.e., the LORD, in judgment] shall stretch out upon it the line of … Continue reading
I would like to apologize for my lack of posting any articles since back in February of this year. (More explanation later.) What I am really thankful for is Dr. James J.S. Johnson, Dr. Jim, as Dan and I affectionately call him. THANK YOU, DR. JIM! Also a Hugh THANK YOU to all of you … Continue reading
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