Abigail and the Pumpkin Carving Contest

Abigail and the Pumpkin Carving Contest

Abigail and the Pumpkin Carving Contest ~ by Emma Foster Once there was a small Robin named Abigail who lived in a tiny nest in a massive oak tree by a pumpkin patch. As autumn steadily approached, more and more red and yellow leaves fell into Abigail’s nest. Every day Abigail pushed them off down … Continue reading

Saffron Finch at the Cloud Forrest

Saffron Finch at the Cloud Forrest

“…covered with silver, and her (his) feathers with yellow gold.” (Psalms 68:13b KJV) (modified) Dan and I took a ride down to Miami last week. A 200 mile ride. We stayed two nights before heading back home via Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida. We really have not been birdwatching too much lately, so this makes up … Continue reading

Lee’s One Word Monday – 10/31/16

Lee’s One Word Monday – 10/31/16

*** SPOT *** “That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” (Ephesians 5:27) Spotted Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna guttata) by Lee at Zoo Miami We were at Zoo Miami last week and I was able to take … Continue reading

The Goose That Called The Police

The Goose That Called The Police

“How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength?” (Job 26:2) A friend sent me this email, and then I was able to find a video about it. Thought you all might enjoy this. A Goose Quacked And Pecked At A Cop’s Car. When He Followed Her, He … Continue reading

Sunday Inspiration – Geese and Swans

Sunday Inspiration – Geese and Swans

“And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,” (Leviticus 11:18) As we continue in the Anatidae Family of Ducks, Geese and Swans, this week we will introduce you to four genera. The Branta, the Anser, and the Coscorba genera are made up of Geese. The Cygnus genus are Swans. Anserinae is a subfamily of swans and geese (three to … Continue reading

Another Update From I.O.C. – Version 6.4

Another Update From I.O.C. – Version 6.4

“Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:” (Isaiah 30:8) I have been updating the site for the newest changes to the Birds of the World. They demoted 3 species down to subspecies, and raised 4 … Continue reading