Some Christmas Birds (Re-posted)

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Luke 2:15-20 KJV (15) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. (16) And they came with haste, … Continue reading →

Birds In Hymns – Not One Forgotten

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Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. (Matthew 10:29 NKJV) Words: Eli­za E. Hew­itt, in Our Praise in Song, by John R. Swe­ney, Will­iam J. Kirk­pat­rick & Hen­ry Gil­mour (Phil­a­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: John J. Hood, 1893) Music: Thur­land Cas­tle, Hen­ry … Continue reading →

The Race Between The Secretary Birds

The Race Between The Secretary Birds

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THE RACE BETWEEN THE SECRETARY BIRDS   “The secretary birds had planned to have some field races,” began daddy, “and the afternoon of the races had come. You know, the secretary birds have very, very long thin legs. Their legs are so thin that you can hardly see how it is they can support such … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Bower’s Shrike-thrush

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Bower’s Shrike-thrush

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Bird of the Week – Bower’s Shrike-thrush ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 12-09-13 We spent several days last week camping on the Atherton Tableland at Malanda Falls Caravan Park. It’s a great caravan park incidentally as it borders on rainforest and is within walking distance of both Malanda Falls and the Conservation Park across … Continue reading →

Birds of the Bible – Woodpecker & Friend’s Storehouse

Birds of the Bible – Woodpecker & Friend’s Storehouse

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While working on the El Carpintero – The Woodpeckers article, many Bible verses about “gathering” and “storing” things were found. Following are some of those verses with photos. There is also a video of an Acorn Woodpecker gathering his supply. We have used the verse about birds teaching us, so let’s see what can be learned this time … Continue reading →

El Carpintero – The Woodpeckers

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VIII EL CARPINTERO In California and along the southwestern boundary of the United States lives a woodpecker known among the Mexicans as El Carpintero, the Carpenter. Carpentering is both his profession and his pastime, and he seems really to enjoy the work. When there is nothing more pressing to be done, he spends his time … Continue reading →

Persona non Grata (Yellow-bellied Sapsucker) – The Woodpeckers

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VII PERSONA NON GRATA We shall not attempt to deny that Downy has an unprincipled relative. While it is no discredit, it is a great misfortune to Downy, who is often murdered merely because he looks a little, a very little, like this disreputable cousin of his. The real offender is the sapsucker, that musical … Continue reading →

Birds of the Bible – Dove With Gold Feathers

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Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, You will be like the wings of a dove covered with silver, And her feathers with yellow gold.” (Psalms 68:13 NKJV) That is an interesting verse which describes a Dove with feathers that are the color of yellowish-gold. Are there Doves like that today that we can find a … Continue reading →

African Penguins at the Lowry Park Zoo

African Penguins at the Lowry Park Zoo

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He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. (Psalms 91:4 KJV) When we went to the Lowry Park Zoo yesterday and enjoyed seeing the normal birds and animals that our Lord has created for us to observe. The African Penguins need … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – American (and Pacific) Golden Plover

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Ian’s Bird of the Week – American (and Pacific) Golden Plover ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 11/29/13 Before we get onto Golden Plovers, here is some good news. The Pizzey and Knight Birds of Australia Digital Edition has now been published. The Windows PC version is available from http://www.gibbonmm.com.au and the iPad, iPhone and … Continue reading →