Flamingos In Love ©Pixabay
In honor of Valentines tomorrow, I thought I would re-post this:
“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 while. All is well now and hope to get back to the Birds of the Bible II series.
Birds of the Bible II – Introduction
Birds of the Bible – First Bird Species Named
Also see all the previous Birds of the Bible posts
Raven; Grand Canyon National Park, by William Wise
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 Raven was released from the Ark first. It flew back and forth until the waters were abated or dried up. It does not say that Noah brought it back into the Ark. My imagination is that it landed on the ark but stayed outside.
While looking through several of the books I showed you in the first post, some interesting facts come to light:
The Raven’s feeding habits:
If you imagine the total destruction that the worldwide flood caused, there would still be some things floating on the surface of the water. As the waters receded, the Raven would eventually not need to return to Noah or the Ark.
From All About Birds:
“Common Ravens will eat almost anything they can get hold of. They eat carrion; small animals from the size of mice and baby tortoises up to adult Rock Pigeons and nestling Great Blue Herons; eggs; grasshoppers, beetles, scorpions, and other arthropods; fish; wolf and sled-dog dung; grains, buds, and berries; pet food; and many types of human food including unattended picnic items and garbage.”
Northern Raven (Corvus corax) ©CreationWikiC
An interesting thought. Since all the fowls or birds were in pairs of seven, when did its mate finally join the first one?
Ravens are in the Corvidae Family and here are some of the articles about them:
Birds of the Bible – Ravens (Main page)
There are many links to the articles, facts, and photos about the Raven from previous post. Also, by typing in the Search,,, box on the right side of the page, you will find many more posts about Ravens.
LIKE:
April Lorier’s Article about the Ravens
Crows and Other Corvids are Really Smart Birds!
Ravin about Corvid Hybrids: Something to Crow About! by JJSJ
Diet of Jackdaws and Ravens by JJSJ
Scripture Alphabet of Animals: The Raven
And many others
What were the names of first bird species listed in the Bible? (Genesis 8:7, 8)
Okay, you now know that the Raven was listed first. What was the second bird listed?
Stay tuned!
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 and interesting bird facts. I wonder what amazing information could be gleaned about God’s Creative Handiwork at work on the birds? Huh??
Bird Books in Library
We now have additional writers that would also be willing to contribute more articles. (I will invite them to join in this.)
When was the first bird created? (Genesis 1:20)
What day was that? (Genesis 1:23)
Who named the first birds? (Genesis 2:19)
What were the names of first bird species listed in the Bible? (Genesis 8:7, 8)
Did birds come from dinosaurs?
Do you know? Want to find out more? Leave me a comment. Stay tuned!
Beginning Post of Anniversaries of the Blog:
Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) by Nikhil
Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) by Dan
White-throated Sparrow by Ray Barlow
American Flamingo by Dan’ at Flamingo Gardens
Ring-necked Duck at Lake Morton by Dan
Hooded Merganser Diving Duck, Georgia by William Wise
When I look back over these, and the many posts about the Lord’s Creation, especially His beautiful Avian Wonders, I am reminded:
“Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can declare all His praise?” (Psa 106:2)
Stay Tuned! (I have some ideas for more series)
Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae) babies ©WikiC coracii
Here are the last of the Christmas Birds. The colors and designs would be pretty in ornaments. But most of all, they are superb examples of the Lord’s omniscient creative designs.
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:.. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. (John 1:10-12, 14 KJV)
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Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. (1 Peter 3:3-4 KJV)
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Music to listen to while viewing the photos. “Ring The Bells” – Men’s Quartet – Faith Baptist 2012
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See the original article – Christmas Birds – Ornaments
The Christmas Birds (Revisited 2018)
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Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris) by Ian
This time the Silver and Gold are both found on the birds. When the Lord created all the beautiful and colorful birds, He did not lack using variety.
“Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.” (Proverbs 8:10 KJV)
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! (Proverbs 16:16 KJV)
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“knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you” (1 Peter 1:18-20 NKJV)
Joy To The World played by the Faith Baptist Orchestra 2012
The Christmas Birds 2013 so far:
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(I know, I kind of took a few liberties with the photos. This was one of the harder challenges.)
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Golden Tanager (Tangara arthus goodsoni) ©BirdPhotos.com
Hope you have been enjoying the updated Christmas Birds. This is another new one to the series. Gold is in the names of birds and their goldish-yellow colors are plentiful.
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:9-11 KJV)
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Then entered in those Wise Men three,
Full reverently upon the knee,
And offered there, in His presence,
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
The Christmas Birds 2022 so far:
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Red-winged Parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus) by Ian
Here is the third Christmas Birds slideshow. While searching the photos for the Red Birds and the Green Birds, I kept coming across birds that were Red and Green. Here are some more of the neat birds that the Creator gave us to enjoy. Trust you are enjoying seeing the birds by their colors. It has been enjoyable for me to look through all the great photos the photographers we use here have provided. I have one more Christmas Birds to show you, but you will have to wait until tomorrow.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:13-14 KJV)
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Music to listen to while viewing the photos from Birds In Christmas Hymns – Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
See the Original Christmas Birds – Red and Green
The Christmas Birds 2022 so far:
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Scarlet Myzomela (Myzomela sanguinolenta) by Ian
Now that Christmas is just over a week away, it’s time to see some of the birds that have “traditional” Christmas colors. Today’s color will be birds that have some sort of red on them. Other colors will be shown during the week. I have added new photos this year and some new colors later in the week.
When the Lord created the birds (fowls), He used many different colors, most for the protection of the bird (to blend in) or for display to attract a mate (to stand out).
We trust you enjoy the photos and that you are blessed as you consider the bird’s Creator, Who came to earth as a babe in a manger, so that He might redeem us from our sin. “All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. (John 1:3)
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. (Philippians 2:7-8 KJV)
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Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isaiah 1:18 KJV)
Music to listen to while viewing the photos from Birds In Christmas Hymns – Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
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Christmas Birds – Revisited (2022)
I thought it might be enjoyable to bring back a series of Christmas Birds that were first published in 2010 and reposted in 2013. [Who can remember back then? :) ] I hope you will enjoy seeing them again, or for the first time.
Christmas White-eye (Zosterops natalis) by Ian
Luke 2:15-20 KJV
(15) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
(16) And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
(17) And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
(18) And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
(19) But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
(20) And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Flag of Christmas Island©WikiC
While searching to find birds to write about with a Christmas theme, I came across the Territory of Christmas Island which belongs to Australia. It is in the Indian Ocean and only has a population of 1,403 residents who live in a number of “settlement areas” on the northern tip of the island.
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Abbott’s Booby (Papasula abbotti) by Ian
The island’s geographic isolation and history of minimal human disturbance has led to a high level of endemism (or state of being unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island, nation or other defined zone, or habitat type, and found only there) among its flora and fauna, which is of significant interest to scientists and naturalists. 63% of its 135 square kilometres (52 sq mi) is an Australian national park. There exist large areas of primary monsoonal forest.
Christmas Frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) by Ian
Christmas Island is a focal point for sea birds of various species. Eight species or subspecies of sea birds nest on the island. The most numerous is the Red-footed Booby that nests in colonies, in trees, on many parts of the shore terrace. The widespread Brown Booby nests on the ground near the edge of the seacliff and inland cliffs. Abbott’s Booby nests on tall emergent trees of the western, northern and southern plateau rainforest. The Christmas Island forest is the only nesting habitat of the Abbott’s Booby left in the world. The endemic Christmas Island Frigatebird (listed as endangered) has nesting areas on the north-eastern shore terraces and the more widespread Great Frigatebirds nest in semi-deciduous trees on the shore terrace with the greatest concentrations being in the North West and South Point areas. The Common Noddy and two species of bosuns or tropicbirds, with their brilliant gold or silver plumage and distinctive streamer tail feathers, also nest on the island.
Christmas Imperial Pigeon (Ducula whartoni) by Ian Montgomery
Of the ten native land birds and shorebirds, seven are endemic species or subspecies. This includes the Christmas Island Thrush, and the Christmas Island Imperial Pigeon. Some 86 migrant bird species have been recorded as visitors to the Island.
Christmas Boobook (Ninox natalis) by Ian
The list of birds from the I.O.C., which I use, lists five birds starting with Christmas. The Christmas Boobook (or Christmas Island Hawk-Owl), Christmas Frigatebird, Christmas Imperial Pigeon, Christmas Shearwater, and the Christmas White-eye.
Christmas Shearwater (Puffinus nativitatis) ©WikiC
Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) by Bob-Nan
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Some information from Wikipedia and other internet sources.
See Also:
Christmas Island – Wikipedia
(This was originally posted at Christmas time 2010 and again 2013)
(Starting the 17th, there is a series of Christmas Birds coming.)
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Special delivery! (Image credit John LundGetty Images)
As many of you have heard, it’s been said that Storks are known to deliver babies. I’ve seen many drawings over the years of such an event.
You may have seen photos like these:
Here is a link to an interesting article about this truth or myth: What’s Behind the Myth That Storks Deliver Babies?
After reading through that article, you are now sure that Storks delivering babies is a myth, right?
But hold on. Not so fast!! Dr. Jim (Dr. J.J.S. Johnson) sent me this RARE photo of a real delivery!
Seriously, we love Storks here on the blog. And we know that the stork family were, like other birds, created by God. Take a look through some of our previous post abort Storks:
Or use the Search mode to find other interesting articles that our writers have posted over the years.
Oh! And thanks, Dr. Jim, for sending me this amazing delivery. :)
In July I went on an overland bird-watching trip organised by a friend of mine in Melbourne. The main goal was finding arid country birds for two English birders. I tagged along to take some photos. We met up in Melbourne. Then we drove through Western Victoria to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, along the Birdsville Track and through Western Queensland to Mt Isa. I flew home from there, while the others continued to the Gulf of Carpentaria and finally to Cairns, so that the English pair could fly back to London.
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Lee’s Addition:
“That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.” (Isaiah 41:20 KJV)
“The wings of the ostrich wave proudly, But are her wings and pinions like the kindly stork’s? (Job 39:13 NKJV)
Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus 
Drop a comment and help decide which to use. For today’s article, I stuck with “Looking Back.”
To begin this series, I found all the post that looked back over the Anniversaries of Lee’s Birdwatching Adventures Plus. If you scan through them, you will discover why it was started and how the Lord has been blessing it over the years. As different writers began adding articles, photographers gave permission to use their photos, and linked their websites, the blog has continued to grow.