Sunday Inspiration – Fulvettas, Ground Babblers

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He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. (Psalms 33:5 NKJV) The Pellorneida is another neatly created family that has 70 members and are a family of mostly Old World passerine birds. They are rather diverse in size and coloration, but are characterised by soft fluffy plumage. These are … Continue reading →

Birdwatching at Lake Morton Finally

Birdwatching at Lake Morton Finally

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Last week Dan and I actually got to do a little birdwatching. My back has been improving, but not healed. After 12 therapy sessions, I felt brave enough to see what was going on at Lake Morton. It is in Lakeland, Florida and you can park across the street from the lake. Easy walk for … Continue reading →

History Through the Eyes of Ogden Owl

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(Sandra Conner, my Christian friend, that writes great blogs, books and a whole lot more, has taken me up on the challenge to write about the Great Grey Owl.) Here is her tale about our owl: “Lee Dusing, over at Lee’s Birdwatching Adventures Plus, has posted the picture on her site of this owl with his eyes … Continue reading →

Interesting Things – Echida ~ From Creation Moments

Interesting Things – Echida ~ From Creation Moments

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WHAT’S PART MAMMAL, MARSUPIAL AND REPTILE? “He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.” (Psalm 111:4) While all living things defy evolution, some do it more clearly than others. The echidna is one example of a creature that obviously challenges evolution. This Australian marvel is often … Continue reading →

Sunday Inspiration – Cisticolas and Singing

Sunday Inspiration – Cisticolas and Singing

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The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing has come, And the voice of the turtledove (Cisticola?) Is heard in our land. (Song of Solomon 2:12 NKJV) The Cisticolidae – Cisticolas and Allies family has 158 species currently. They are  warblers found mainly in warmer southern regions of the Old World. They are often included within … Continue reading →

How Well Do We Reflect?

How Well Do We Reflect?

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These photos by Ray Barlow have just been running around in my mind. It’s about the same as when you hear a song and then for days you hear it and hum the song. How close are we walking with the Lord Jesus Christ? Are we near and close enough to touch base once in … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Princess Parrot – Reworked

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Princess Parrot – Reworked

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Ian’s Bird of the Week – Princess Parrot ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 10/1/15 Lee’s Update:  Not sure what happened because I was seeing it okay on PC and smartphone. Anyway, it is now back to the way I normally add the photos back in. A late bird of the week I regret, but … Continue reading →

Birds of the Bible – Fly Like An Eagle

Birds of the Bible – Fly Like An Eagle

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For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab. (Jeremiah 48:40 KJV) I received an email newsletter from Raymond Barlow today with this photo. Oh, my! What a shot. Ray has been one of the first photographers that gave permission to use his photos on … Continue reading →

Birds of the Bible – Lazuli Birds

Birds of the Bible – Lazuli Birds

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While reading through Lamentations, I came across this verse: Her consecrated ones were purer than snow, They were whiter than milk; They were more ruddy in body than corals, Their polishing was like lapis lazuli. (Lamentations 4:7 NASB) I immediately thought of the bird above – the Lazuli Bunting. Working with the Birds of the … Continue reading →