LOOKING AT A LONE LESSER SCAUP Dr. James J. S. Johnson God … is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: … [and He] doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. [Job 9:2 & 9:4 & 9:10] LESSER SCAUP male (photo credit: National Audubon Society) Last Saturday (February 18th of A.D.2023), as … Continue reading
In the First Bird Species Named post, you found out that it was the Raven that was sent out first from the Ark. He never came back in, but may have landed on it now and then. The Raven family has a very resourceful way of finding and collecting food and objects. Today there are … Continue reading
In honor of Valentines tomorrow, I thought I would re-post this: Tickle Me Tuesday – Dancing Birds I “A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance;” (Ecc 3:4) I apologize for not posting lately but was sick with food poisoning that zapped me for a … Continue reading
In the introduction to this new series, Birds of the Bible II – Introduction, several questions were asked. Did you check those questions out? What were the names of first bird species listed in the Bible? (Genesis 8:7, 8) If you checked these verses, you know that they were the Raven and the Dove. The … Continue reading
The Birds of the Bible are why Lee’s Birdwatching Adventures Plus was started. Now, 16 years later, do you or I remember what was posted? When we started this, we may have had one or two birdwatching books. Today, my bookshelves, at least three of them. have these books waiting on me to find new … Continue reading
FLORIDA POND-SHORE REPORT, PART 3 Dr. James J. S. Johnson He hath made everything beautiful in his time…. (Ecclesiastes 3:11a) BLUE JAY (photo credit: Rob Hanson/ Wikipedia) As reported in 2 recent blogposts — ( see https://leesbird.com/2023/01/20/florida-pond-shore-report-part-1/ and https://leesbird.com/2023/01/23/florida-pond-shore-report-part-2/ ) — the pond-shore birds were plentiful (except not ducks, for some odd reasons) in St. … Continue reading
FLORIDA POND-SHORE REPORT, PART 2 Dr. James J. S. Johnson And the stork, the heron [הָאֲנָפָ֖ה] after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat. Leviticus 11:19 As reported last Friday — ( see https://leesbird.com/2023/01/20/florida-pond-shore-report-part-1/ ) — the pond-shore birds were plentiful (except not ducks, for some odd reasons) in St. Petersburg, Florida, at the home of … Continue reading
FLORIDA POND-SHORE REPORT, PART 1 Dr. James J. S. Johnson “I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pond of water, and the dry land springs of water.” (Isaiah 41:18) Wow! What a morning birdwatching in St. Petersburg, Florida, at the home of Chaplain … Continue reading
Kathy Wire, one of our faithful followers of this blog, left some suggestions for this series of Looking Back for reviewing the articles and blessings from these many posts. Here are those suggestions. They are all very appropriate, and hard to choose which one. Time Flies On the Wings of Time Wings of the Winds … Continue reading
Dr. James J. S. Johnson To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER (Carolina Bird Club photo) Woodpeckers are famous for eating insects—beetles, caterpillars, “grubs” (insect larvae), spiders, ants, etc.—as well as occasionally eating berries and other fruits. But what about vitamins and minerals, … Continue reading
As we head into the new year, 2023, many like to look back over the last year. They find many good memories and blessings, plus a few not so pleasant ones. Many of you liked and made remarks about the Christmas Bird Review series (that was just completed). It seems you do not mind looking … Continue reading
Here is a new Christmas Birds. These are some of my favorite photos of the Lord’s Creatures that we have taken over the years. I would most likely put them in the Ornament or just Favorites category. (This just a sampling) “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2Co 9:15) “For by grace you … Continue reading
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