Saul and Jonathan were beloved and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided; They were swifter than eagles, They were stronger than lions. (2 Samuel 1:23 NKJV) In my reading today of II Samuel 1, David was told of the death of King Saul and his son Jonathan. They were … Continue reading
The Forgetful Kingfisher
The Forgetful Kingfisher ~ from The Curious Book of Birds THE FORGETFUL KINGFISHER N these days the Kingfisher is a sad and solitary bird, caring not to venture far from the water where she finds her food. Up and down the river banks she goes, uttering a peculiar plaintive cry. What is she saying, and why … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Sarus Crane
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Sarus Crane ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 9/19/13 I went up to the Atherton Tableland at the weekend to photograph Freckled Ducks at Hasties Swamp where these rare birds had recently been reported. The ducks were still there perching on a log at an inconvenient distance from the … Continue reading
Birdwatching Term – Nape
Nape My son, listen to your father’s discipline, and do not neglect your mother’s teachings, because discipline and teachings are a graceful garland on your head and a golden chain around your neck. (Proverbs 1:8-9 GW) Nape – An easy definition is the back of the neck. Notice the Nape is between the Crown and the … Continue reading
Mousebirds at the Cincinnati Zoo
I know all the birds of the mountains, And the wild beasts of the field are Mine. (Psalms 50:11 NKJV) I was happy to finally get to see the Mousebirds. Have known and read about them, but had not been able to watch them. They were on my “birds to see” list at the zoo. … Continue reading
Strutting Greater Flamingos at the Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo has the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) species, another beautiful creation from God, that they take for a walk. They walked past us twice so close you could touch them, which we didn’t. It was really neat to watch them just strolling along as if you were walking your dogs or whatever. The Bible says: For … Continue reading
Birdwatching at the Cincinnati Zoo II
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. (Psalms 96:3 NKJV) In Birdwatching at the Cincinnati Zoo I, you were introduced to the outside of the Wings of the World exhibit where the different birds are presented according to their habitats. Birds of the Bible – The Bat Revisited was about the two species of Bats … Continue reading
Evolution Vs. Creation Video
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7 KJV) Link to a very interesting and thoughtful video about Evolution Vs. God. Worth watching. This was produced by Ray Comfort. Evolution Vs. God * But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – The Bat Revisited
And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat. All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you. Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth; … Continue reading
Child’s Book of Water Birds ~ The Oyster Catcher
The Oyster Catcher *** NEW YORK LEAVITT & ALLEN. 1855. *** Welcome to the Updated Child’s Book of Water Birds, by Anonymous. It was written in 1855 and this is 2013. That is 158 years ago. * * THE OYSTER CATCHER. The Oyster Catcher feeds generally on shell-fish, oysters, limpets, &c. He detaches them from the rocks … Continue reading
The Dove – Weather Reporter… ~ Nuggets Plus
The Dove – Weather Reporter… by A J Mithra _ Dove sent by Noah came at dusk with an olive leaf and Noah knew that the flood had receded! God sent the dove, His Holy spirit at dusk to the upper room to encourage us or to help us warn about the flood of the … Continue reading
Birds Vol 2 #6 – The Volume II. July to December 1897 – Index
* VOLUME II. JULY TO DECEMBER, 1897. INDEX. (RELOCATED – CLICK HERE) Anhinga, or Snake Bird, Anhinga Anhingapages Page 26-27 Avocet, American, Recurvirostra Americana “ 14-15 Audubon, John James “ 161 Bird Song “ Jul – Sep Bird Miscellany – Bird Miscellany Plus “ 195-235 Blue Bird, Mountain, Sialia arctica “ 203-205 Bunting, Lazuli, Passerina amoena ” 196-198-199 Chimney … Continue reading
