“Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
(Matthew 19:6 KJV)
Black-cheeked Lovebird (Agapornis nigrigenis) Sleeping ©Worth 1000
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“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;” (Isaiah 32:18 KJV)
Peaceful Dove (Geopelia striata) by Ian
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“And it came to pass, that at even the quails came up, and covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about the host.
(Exodus 16:13 KJV)
Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata) by DavesBirdingPix
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Elegant Quail (Callipepla douglasii) Male ©WikiC
“And it came to pass, that at even the quails came up, and covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about the host.” (Exodus 16:13 KJV)
The Odontophoridae is made up of the New World Quail. This includes 2 Partridges, 3 Wood Partridges, 10 Quails, 4 Bobwhites, and 15 Wood Quail. [and a Partridge in a pear tree! Oops! Wrong article. :0) ]
These are not the Old World Quails that rained down on the Israelites.
“The New World quails or Odontophoridae are small birds only distantly related to the Old World quail, but named for their similar appearance and habits. The American species are in their own family Odontophoridae, whereas Old World quail are in the pheasant family Phasianidae. The family ranges from Canada through to southern Brazil, and two species, the California quail and the bobwhite quail, have been successfully introduced to New Zealand. The stone partridge and Nahan’s partridge, both found in Africa, seem to belong to the family. Species are found across a variety of habitats from tropical rainforest to deserts, although few species are capable of surviving at very low temperatures. Thirty-four species are placed in ten genera.” (Wikipedia)
Dark-backed Wood Quail (Odontophorus melanonotus) ©WikiC
New World quail are generally short-winged, -necked and -tailed (although the genus Dendrortyx is long-tailed). The bills are short, slightly curved and serrated. The legs are short and powerful, and lack the spurs of many Old World galliformes. Although they are capable of short bursts of strong flight New World quails prefer to walk, and will run from danger (or hide), taking off explosively only as a last resort. Plumage varies from dull to spectacular, and many species have ornamental crests or plumes on the head. There is moderate sexual dichromism in plumage, with males having brighter plumage.
The New World quails are shy diurnal birds and generally live on the ground; even the tree quails which roost in high trees generally feed mainly on the ground. They are generalists with regards to their diet, taking insects, seeds, vegetation and tubers. Desert species in particular consume a lot of seeds.
Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) ©StateSymbols
Northern bobwhite and California quail are popular gamebirds, with many taken by hunters, but these species have also had their ranges increased to meet hunting demand and are not threatened. They are also artificially stocked. Some species are threatened by human activity, such as the bearded tree quail of Mexico, which is threatened by habitat loss and illegal hunting.
“The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.” (Psalms 105:40 KJV)
“Man of Sorrows” – Faith Baptist Choir
Birds of the World – Odontophoridae – New World Quail
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“She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.” (Proverbs 31:21 KJV)
House Finch in Snow ©WikiC
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“And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.” (Mark 14:23 KJV)
Twenty Hummingbirds at Feeder
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“Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.” (John 21:3 KJV)
Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) by Nikhil Devasar
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“The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.” (Proverbs 20:12 KJV)
Crested Guineafowl (Guttera pucherani) ©WikiC
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What an interesting article that James J. S. Johnson wrote on his blog. I thought you might enjoy it. The video of an actual dog slide ride is really challenging.
Celebrating the Life-Saving Heroism of Alaskan Dog Mushers (and their Sled Dogs)
James J. S. Johnson, JD, ThD, CNHG
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10
Imagine a celebration of Siberian husky sled dogs, harnessed together as a racing team, guided by their human driver (called a “musher”), zooming across frigid snow trails in rural Alaska: this is what happens in a commemorative festival/event called the IDITAROD TRAIL RACE. (See the YouTube video footage below.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI3bliK7R94
The Iditarod is an outdoors reenactment-like celebration of dogsled mushing, to remember the heroic relay race – through day and night, blizzard winds, snow, and ice – to save human lives, during a life-or-death crisis in January-February AD1925, when a highly contagious diphtheria plague struck like a serial killer, menacing the almost-unreachable population of Nome, Alaska.
The crisis…
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“Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious.” (Psalms 66:2 NKJV)
Sandwich Tern Singing (calling) By Mike Bader
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“Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,” Hebrews 8:1 NKJV)
Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) ©WikiC
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“Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.” (Psalms 143:9 KJV)
Great Egret at Gatorland 2/3/17 by Lee
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Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus 