Description and Details “The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. It breeds in southern Europe and in parts of north Africa and western Asia. It is strongly migratory, wintering in tropical Africa. This species occurs as a spring overshoot north of its range, with occasional breeding in northwest Europe.” “This species, like other bee-eaters, is … Continue reading
Birdwatching and Blessings – 6/11/21 This morning our Whistling Duck pair came looking for food, as is becoming their routine. Dan was planning to mow the grass today, so the food dishes were empty and stacked on the patio. So, I put one close by and gave them some food. Church Signs: God likes it … Continue reading
NO: BIRDS DID NOT ‘EVOLVE’ FROM REPTILES All flesh is not the same flesh; but there is one kind of flesh of men [ανθρωπων], another flesh of beasts [κτηνων], another of fishes [ιχθυων], and another of birds [τηνων]. (1st Corinthians 15:39) Q: Are today’s birds genealogical ‘cousins’ to reptiles, due to shared (evolutionary) ancestry? A: … Continue reading
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
