THE NAUGHTY LITTLE SICK SNOWBIRD Daddy had been encouraging Jack and Evelyn to feed the little birds that came outside the window. So one evening when it was time for their story he told them about the Christmas a little snowbird had had the year before. “He was a very self-willed little fellow,” … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Chestnut-breasted Mannikin/Munia
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Chestnut-breasted Mannikin/Munia ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 1-23-14 Please accept my apologies that it is over a month since the last bird of the week. I seem to have been distracted by Christmas, New Year, etc. Anyway, here is a spontaneous one. I’m in the public library in … Continue reading
ABA 2014 Bird of the Year – Rufous Hummingbird
For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, … (Zec 4:10a KJV) The Birding Bunch left me a comment and reminded me that the ABA Bird of the Year for 2014 has been announced. So, I have updated the Badge on the Sidebar. The bird they chose this year is another … Continue reading
Birds of the World – Magnificent Riflebird
Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. (Psa 148:13 KJV) The Magnificent Riflebird is a member of the Paradisaeidae – Birds-of-paradise Family. They are a family of birds that really showcase the Lord’s Creative Hand. The Magnificent Riflebird (Ptiloris magnificus) is a medium-sized (up … Continue reading
Sunday Inspiration – Laughingthrush
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as … Continue reading
Bible Birds Scrambled Puzzle
Creation Moments has Scrambled Scriptures Puzzles each week that you can subscribe to. Click here to see all of them. This is one that has the Birds of the Bible scrambled. By clicking the link below, you can download it. Then it can be printed. Enjoy! L T R L N A G T U … Continue reading
Lake Hollingsworth 1/17/14
Today we finally got out to do a little birdwatching. Dan wanted to check out something on his camera, so we stopped by Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland today. After working on the update for the Birds of the World, I thought I would take Peter England’s advice on his comment and get out in the … Continue reading
Family Pages Done – IOC 4.1
All 237 Family pages are updated to the new I.O.C. 4.1 Version. I am still kicking up dust and now preparing the Alphabetical Indexes. Stay Tuned! Thanks for the encouraging Likes and Comments. And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to … Continue reading
Odds and Ends – Jan 2014
I am behind the scene kicking up dust again. The new I.O.C. World Bird List Version 4.1 just came out on the 7th. Yesterday, they finally released the Excel spreadsheet to update our sites. As you may know, I use the IOC’s list for my Birds of the World lists. So each page has to … Continue reading
My Heart is Fixed (Re-blog)
“O God, my heart is fixed ; I will sing and give praise , even with my glory.” Psalm 108:1 “Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. Read the rest (Re-blogged from Faithrises) *
Sunday Inspiration – Eagles
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 KJV) * Listen to music as the slideshow presents some of the Lord’s beautifully created birds. * Don’t Give Up … Continue reading
Bird of the World – Blue-Cheeked Bee-eater
What a neat video of the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater. I have seen photos of them, but seeing birds in action is always special. There are some birds that just hit my fancy as I admire the Lord’s Handiwork. The Bee-eaters are one of those. By Igor Byshnev Matthew 6:25-34 NKJV (25) “Therefore I say to you, do … Continue reading