Paintbrush Birds – Gouldian Finch The Gouldian finch (Chloebia gouldiae), also known as the Lady Gouldian finch, Gould’s finch or the rainbow finch, is a colorful passerine bird that is native to Australia. Both sexes are brightly colored with black, green, yellow, and red markings. The females tend to be less brightly colored. One major … Continue reading
Birdwatching and Blessings – 6/7-10/21 Since the last post, on 6/6/21, it has been sort of quiet out back. On June 7th, the busiest morning greeted us with the Muscovys and Pekins coming by for breakfast, while a Red-winged Blackbird landed on the hanging feeder. The Tricolored Heron walked along the shore. The best delight was … Continue reading
The Lilac-breasted Roller is another beautiful candidate as a Paintbrush Bird. Our Master Creator has provided us with another neatly painted bird. Description and Details “The lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus) is an African bird of the roller family, Coraciidae. It prefers open woodland and savanna, and it is for the most part absent from treeless … Continue reading
Birdingwatching and Blessings – On June 3rd, 4th, and 5th, the birds visiting the yard slowed down. On Thursday the 3rd, a White Ibis, the normal four Pekins, a female Anhinga and a Boat-tailed Grackle wandered around, and a Great Egret flew by. Friday, the 4th was even slower with only the female Anhinga, Muscovy, … Continue reading
I just realized while viewing Ray’s Wood Duck that I have the five colors I need to make another Wordless Bird. Red, Yellow, Black, White and Green. Previous Articles about the Wood Duck: Our Ducky Backyard “D” is for Ducks, Dabblers and Divers: “D” Birds, Part 1 by JJSJ While looking for more Wood Duck … Continue reading
JJSJ, as those of you regular readers know, is Dr. James J.S. Johnson, who has written many posts here. He sent me several links to very interesting tales of birds on video. I forget to post them, so, here are two of the latest videos: The White Fronted Bee Eaters video was produced by the … Continue reading
While we were eating breakfast, I was making a list of the birds that were out our back door. You have seen many of the photos, and posts about these Breakfast Blessings. Yet, like Tuesday, we were just eating and watching the antics of our Avian Wonders. There is always a squabble or two going … Continue reading
I have to admit that eating breakfast, or other meals here at home are quite an adventure. We have been in our new home just under 20 months now, and our list of birds either seen or flying by, just keeps increasing. Our chairs at the table are by double-sliding glass doors. Just this morning … Continue reading
This week, our total of ducks visiting, or seen, from our backyard, just grew some more. So far we had counted: Muscovy Ducks Pekin and Runner Ducks Mallard Ducks Mottled Ducks Black-bellied Whistling Ducks And now this week: Wood Ducks Needless to say, we have quite a “Ducky” yard, wouldn’t you say? “Of all clean … Continue reading
Please forgive the shock of another Irregular Bird: I’m currently full of good intentions, which I’ll talk about later. I have Toucans on my mind at the moment, which I’ll also mention later, so here is the Toco Toucan which was well up on our list of wanted birds on our visit to the Pantanal … Continue reading
Over the last few weeks, we have had constant visiting Black-bellied Whistling Ducks in our back yard. After taking many pictures of them and their antics, I realized that they will make another great bird for our Wordless Bird posts. The Wordless Book Colors are: Black (or Dark) – Wings and Eyes Gold – Lore … Continue reading
“…just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we also walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4 Spring is all about new beginnings. Winter’s lifeless branches and twigs begin to burst forth with green verdure. A vast array of colors bloom in the petals of previously dormant seed and bulb. … Continue reading
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