And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat. (Leviticus 11:19 KJV) The White-crowned Lapwing above was my first Lapwing encountered. They were at the National Aviary in Pittsburg, PA. They are from the tropical regions of Africa and have a diet of insects and other small invertebrates. (Fun Fact … Continue reading
And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat. (Leviticus 11:19 KJV) Herons are a favorite bird species of mine. We see them frequently here in central Florida. One of their characteristics that impress me is their patience. It is common to see them standing almost still except for their … Continue reading
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! (Psalms 107:15 KJV) Here is the Powerpoint Presentation I used yesterday, converted to JPGs. (Teaching About Birdwatching) As it was shown, each point came up as I clicked and explained the points. The two videos … Continue reading
Give instruction to a wise man and he will be yet wiser; teach a righteous man (one upright and in right standing with God) and he will increase in learning. (Proverbs 9:9 AMP) Hear instruction and be wise, and do not refuse or neglect it. (Proverbs 8:33 AMP) I have been busy the last few … Continue reading
Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Matthew 6:26 NKJV) This is a very interesting video of a Kingfisher male leaving the nest, as the chick comes out of the shell. … Continue reading
And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: (John 19:17 KJV) While thinking of the music for today’s Inspiration, my search began with “Cross” birds, but there aren’t that many with “Cross” in their name, so the “Hill” birds were added also. When … Continue reading
Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD. (Jeremiah 8:7 KJV) Last week while we were at the Jacksonville Zoo, we noticed a tree loaded with Wood Stork nests. … Continue reading
Is Evolution Simply Change? (from Creation Moments) * “Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?” (1 Corinthians 1:20) Many people think that evolution is simply any change. Developing a new breed of dog is often referred to by … Continue reading
Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy … Continue reading
And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. (2 Samuel 23:4 KJV) Friday, we were on the balcony of our room on Mayport Naval Station, Jacksonville. We were taking photos … Continue reading
Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. (Psalms 104:17 KJV) We just got back from a trip to Jacksonville, FL and a visit to the Jacksonville Zoo. I haven’t had time to go through the photos yet, but wanted to share two of the videos. The first one is … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 5/21/14 One of the specialties at Bowra is the Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush a mainly terrestrial inhabitant of stony areas with scrubby bushes, particular mulga, in dry, but not desert, parts of western Queensland and NSW with a widely-separated population in Western Australia. … Continue reading
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