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THAT THOU GIVEST THEM
THEY GATHER
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“That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.” Psalm 104:28
Western Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma californica) ©WikiC
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Category Archives: Birds
Lee’s Five Words – These Wait All Upon Thee
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American Robin (Turdus migratorius) in nest ready to eat ©WikiC
THESE WAIT ALL UPON THEE
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“These wait all upon Thee; that Thou mayest give them their meat in due season.” Psalm 104:27
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) in nest ready to eat ©WikiC
[Note: God uses parent birds as His preprogrammed agents, to feed baby birds!]
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Lee’s Four Words – They Gather Themselves Together
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Spot-billed Pelicans, Black-headed Ibises & Painted Storks nesting at Garapadu ©WikiC
THEY GATHER THEMSELVES TOGETHER
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“The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. Psalm 104:22
Wikipedia
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Gatorland’s Fearless Egret
Brave or Crazy Great Egret Gatorland by Lee 3-6-18
“He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.” (Psalms 18:17 KJV)
Brave or Crazy Great Egret Gatorland by Lee 3-6-18
“Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.” (Psalms 64:1 KJV)
Lee’s Three Words – It Is Night
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Southern Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis) ©WikiC
IT IS NIGHT
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“Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.“ Psalm 104:20
Southern Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis) ©WikiC
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Lee’s Two Words – The Stork
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A Storks on their Nest
THE STORK
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“Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.” Psalm 104:17
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Lee’s One Word – Drink
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DRINK
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“They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. Psalm 104:11″
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Grass (Plumed) Whistling Duck Family – Video
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
(Psalms 23:6 KJV)
Bellamoonnature produced this.
What he posted:
AMAZING FAMILY OF 18 •❥ Feeling excited, the first time I noticed these ducklings cuddled together in the grass… I thought maybe there were 8 or 9 fluffy, beautiful ducklings. When they all popped up to the count of (16) I was amazed… I’d never seen so many in one clutch. They quickly trusted me, therefore becoming part of my treasured extended feathered family.
Every afternoon, I would find them huddled together under the trees, waiting for their daily delivery of wild bird mix, that I was thrilled to deliver. It was truly heartening to see them all survive, and fly around our lakes as one. Eventually, the whistler ducks leave, before returning about six months later. They have all just returned to our local lakes… I wonder if my precious ‘family of 18’ are amongst them?
♥ GRASS WHISTLING DUCK •❥ The plumed whistling duck also called the grass whistling duck, with it’s loud sibilant whistle… is one of two whistling or tree ducks found in Australia. During the day the plumed Whistling-Duck congregates in large numbers with other waterfowl, on the margins of lagoons, swamps and mangrove creeks, for preening and sleeping. At night they fly out, often quite long distances, to feed on grasslands.
Music: Arms of Heaven By Aakash Gandhi
Free to use music from the YouTube Audio Library
We have seen the Plumed Whistling Duck at Zoo Miami. They are really neat to watch. Their feathers are interesting.
Plumed Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna eytoni) by Lee Zoo Miami
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. (John 12:26 KJV)
Newest Articles on the Kid’s Blog
Barred Owl at Circle B by Lee
Our latest trip to Circle B Bar Reserve was rewarded with my first sighting of a wild Barred Owl. We have seen them in Zoos, but never in the wild.
See – Bible Birds – Owl’s Provision
Bible Birds – Holding On With My Feet
Blue-Winged-Teal-Dabbling ©Flyways USFWS
Birdwatching Term – Dabbling Duck
White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) Cropped ©WikiC
Birdwatching Term – Frontal Shield
Winter Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) by Ian
Jenny Wren Arrives – Chapter 1
Hope you will check these out and if you like them, consider following that blog also. Lots of interesting things to share with your children and grandchildren.
“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” (Deuteronomy 6:5-7 KJV)
No, the posts aren’t scripture, but there are always principles to grow and learn by. Enjoy!
Bible Birds – Owl’s Provision
Barred Owl at Circle B by Lee
Barred Owl at Circle B by Lee
“The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.” (Isaiah 43:20 KJV)
We were recently out to Circle B Bar Reserve and spotted this Barred Owl. There have been numerous articles here about this Owl, but this is the first time I have seen one in the Wild. I have heard them, but not seen them.
As we were getting our cameras out of the car [and my walker] we spotted a group of birders concentrating on one area. They pointed out a palm tree with a dark figure in it.
Barred Owl in the Palm Tree – Do you see it?
The rest of the photos have been lightened up to see it better. When we first spotted it, it was still, as if asleep. After walking to the marsh and back, I searched for the Owl again. Sure enough, he was still there. This time looking around. [top two photos] It is always enjoyable to spot an owl in the daytime. They are mostly nighttime birds.
“The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls” Why do they honor the Lord their Creator? One reason is because He “give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.” The water that is provided for people also provides water for the critters and birds to drink.
May this Barred Owl be a reminder of the love and provisions that the Lord provides for us. He cares about us and wants us to ask for and thank Him for all the good provisions (food, water, house, bed, clothes, parents, etc.) He gives.
“But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:” (Job 12:7 KJV)
See:
A Heart Message
Southern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) ©WikiC
“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, … and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14 KJV)
Last weekend we had a great Missions Conference. All the missionaries that spoke were real “heroes of the faith.” Of all the Conferences at Faith Baptist Church, here in Florida, this was the best since we have been here. The Theme was For Such A Time As This! My heart was stirred as we listened to the heartbeat of these Christians who have dedicated their lives to go and reach others for Christ. Sometimes I grumble inwardly about having to fix problems on this blog, yet they have so many issues to deal with. They keep looking to the Lord to help them through. All the stories of problems and blessings from the Lord help us to remember that God is in control. Keep On, Keeping On!
On Sunday night, the final speaker was Mrs. Grace Fabian who was with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea. She has written a book about all that happened to them while they were there. Her husband was murdered, yet she stayed on to help translate the Bible into the language of that tribe. I found two YouTube videos online that tell much of what she told us.
Check out: Part 1 – https://youtu.be/k5_5UHqwiv4 and Part 2 – https://youtu.be/6wI-FUjtwdg
So, what does all of this have to do with birds? One of the missionaries serves in Togo, West Africa. The Lethers family had on their display table a book of birds from Togo. It was opened to a photo of a Sunbird. Thanks to the Birds of the World blogs that have been here, I was able to immediately put a name on it. [The name was covered]
I was birdwatching at the conference. Most birders, after a while, notice photos or birds no matter where they are. Hopefully, you have become more aware of the birds around you. Whether they are in the wild, a zoo, or even in a book, your eyes will drift that way. Mine do.
Checking the Wikipedia list of birds in Togo, West Africa, there is a huge number of avian wonder in Togo. Here are just a few of them:
Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) by Africaddict
Sacred Ibis Lowry Park Zoo
African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) ©WikiC
Striated Heron (Butorides striata) by Kent Nickel
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) by Ian 3
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) by Ian 4
Long-tailed Cormorant
Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) by Ian
Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) ©WikiC
Goliath Heron
Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) by Lee LPZ
Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) Lowry Park Zoo
African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) by Africaddict
Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) ©Arthur Grosset
Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) ©WikiC
Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius) with open beak©WikiC
Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius) by Africaddict
Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) ©WikiC
Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) ©WikiC
Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina pavonina) (West African) Brevard Zoo by Lee
African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) by Lee
Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) by Lee at Jax Zoo
Laughing Dove
Black-billed Wood Dove
Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) Juv by Nikhil
African Emerald Cuckoo
American Pygmy Kingfisher (Chloroceryle aenea) by Margaret Sloan
Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) by Peter Ericsson
Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) by-Phil Kwong
Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) by Nikhil Devasar
White-fronted Bee-eater (Merops bullockoides) ©WikiC
African Pied Hornbill (Tockus fasciatus) ©WikiC
Bearded Barbet (Lybius dubius) ©WikiC Head
African Broadbill (Smithornis capensis) ©Flickr Keats
African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp) ©WikiC
Lazy Cisticola (Cisticola aberrans minor) ©WikiC
Melodious Warbler (Hippolais polyglotta) ©WikiC
Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina) ©WikiC
Variable Sunbird (Cinnyris venustus) by TomTarrant
Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) ©WikiC
Lesser Double-collared Sunbird enjoying a Kniphofia flower ©©Rambling Ocean-Boeta.
Variable Sunbird (Cinnyris venustus) Male ©WikiC
Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) by Ian
Southern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) ©WikiC
Variable Sunbird (Cinnyris venustus) ©WikiC
Teaching God’s Creatorship to Kids
Dr. James J. S. Johnson
SNOW GEESE at Hagerman N.W.R. (photo by Trent)
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. (Deuteronomy 6:7)
USING RECREATION TO TEACH GOD’S CREATIONSHIP TO KIDS
Kids grow with imagination,
Kids learn, too, with recreation;
Moth to watch, ducks to feed,
Songs to sing, books to read —
So teach kids about creation!
And, in the process of teaching kids about creation, teach them about God’s Creatorship.
Unless the process is “boring”, most kids like to learn. Furthermore, most young children love to learn about animals — especially mammals and birds.
child feeding ducks (Daily Express photo)
Introducing a young child to birdwatching, therefore, can be one of the most wonderful favors one can do for such a child. In fact, teaching a child about God’s Creatorship is one of the best “inheritances” that a parent — or a grandparent (or a family friend) — can bestow to a child (Proverbs 13:22).
For an example of a child being introduced to birdwatching, see “Attracted to Genesis by Magnets and a Bird Book“, posted at http://www.icr.org/article/attracted-genesis-by-magnets-bird-book — and its uncondensed version at “Appreciating Baltimore Orioles and my First Bird Book“, posted at https://leesbird.com/2015/06/02/appreciating-baltimore-orioles-and-my-first-bird-book/ . (See also “Snow Goose, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, and More“.)
Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus 