How is That? ~ by ajmithra Sharks would die if they don’t swim continuously when in water! But how is that most of us are still alive in spite of not swimming continuously in the Living Water? He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (John … Continue reading
What an adorable photo that MJSpringett Wildlife Photography captured. Just had to share it, with permission. Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Matthew 6:26 ESV) I alway enjoy seeing the … Continue reading
Nuggets Plus – Protection and Providence ~ by a j mithra Male Mountain Blue Bird not only brings food to feed but also protects while the female builds the nest! God will not only feed but also protect us as we build His Kingdom! No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that … Continue reading
III HOW THE WOODPECKER COURTS HIS MATE Other birds woo their mates with songs, but the woodpecker has no voice for singing. He cannot pour out his soul in melody and tell his love his devotion in music. How do songless birds express their emotions? Some by grotesque actions and oglings, as the horned owl, … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Spotted Pardalote ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 10/30/13 I mentioned a while ago that while preparing photos for the electronic version of the book Where to Find Birds in North-East Queensland by Jo Wieneke (http://www.nqbirds.com), I found that many bird species hadn’t yet had their moment of fame … Continue reading
Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father keeps feeding them. Are you not worth much more than they? (Matthew 6:26 AMP) Chapter II HOW THE WOODPECKER CATCHES A GRUB Did you ever see a hairy woodpecker strolling about a tree for … Continue reading
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power. (Psalms 21:13 KJV) Had a very productive hour and 40 minute trip to Circle B Bar Reserve Saturday afternoon enjoying the Lord’s creation. The birds are definitely heading back down. After a sparse summer, things are starting to get … Continue reading
While working on a future Birds of the Bible article, I came across these verses and decided to share them. the strutting rooster, the he-goat, and a king whose army is with him. (Proverbs 30:31 ESV) The strutting rooster, the male goat also, And a king when his army is with him. (Proverbs 30:31 NASB) a … Continue reading
The Woodpeckers, by Fannie Hardy Eckstorm – Updated APPENDIX Explanation of Terms. Head of a Flicker. * Occipital means “on the occiput.” a. Forehead; b. crown; c. occiput; d. nape; e. chin; f. throat; g. jaw-patch, or mustache. Nuchal means “on the nape.” Primaries are the nine or ten wing-quills borne upon the last joint of the wing. Secondaries are the wing-quills attached to the fore-arm bones. Tertiaries are the wing-quills springing from … Continue reading
Chapter I HOW TO KNOW A WOODPECKER The woodpecker is the easiest of all birds to recognize. Even if entirely new to you, you may readily decide whether a bird is a woodpecker or not. The woodpecker is always striking and is often gay in color. He is usually noisy, and his note is … Continue reading
The Woodpeckers, by Fannie Hardy Eckstorm A Project Gutenberg EBook * THE WOODPECKERS BY FANNIE HARDY ECKSTORM WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BOSTON AND NEW YORK HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN AND COMPANY The Riverside Press, Cambridge 1901 Title: The Woodpeckers Author: Fannie Hardy Eckstorm Release Date: January 25, 2011 [EBook #35062] *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE WOODPECKERS … Continue reading
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. (1 Chronicles 16:34 NKJV) Thank you! Thank you!! – THANK YOU!!! I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, (Philippians 1:3 NKJV) Wow! Just had the 1 Millionth page view on this blog. Without the Lord’s leading, His help … Continue reading
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