Ian’s Bird of the Week – Swamp Harrier ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 9-2-13 Recently I was having trouble finding a reasonable photo of a Swamp Harrier for Where to Find Birds in Northeastern Queensland, when I remembered an encounter that I had with this one on a beach on Bruny Island in Southeastern Tasmania … Continue reading
Child’s Book of Water Birds ~ The Teal
The Teal *** 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 TEAL. The Teal is the smallest of the ducks. The Green-winged Teal is the American. It feeds on fresh-water … Continue reading
Birdwatching Term – Dabbling Duck
Dabbling Duck What does it mean when a duck “dabbles” or is a “dabbling duck”? This group of ducks has been so named because its members feed mainly on vegetable matter by upending on the water surface, or grazing, and only rarely dive. These are mostly gregarious ducks of freshwater or estuaries. These birds are … Continue reading
Frontal Shield – Moved
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Birds of the Bible – Shield
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. (Psalm 91:4 KJV) While working on the Coot article, the shield was mentioned. “Coots have prominent frontal shields or other decoration on the forehead…” When the Lord created the Coots and many of … Continue reading
Child’s Book of Water Birds ~ The Dabchick
The Dabchick *** 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 DABCHICK. The Dabchick is a very timid bird, and when alarmed instantly dives, after which it is useless to … Continue reading
Child’s Book of Water Birds ~ The Coot
The Coot *** 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 COOT. The Coot is generally found in large sheets of water, particularly if shaded by trees. The nest is a … Continue reading
Child’s Book of Water Birds ~ The Swan
The Swan *** 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 SWAN. The Swan is a very beautiful bird. It is generally white, though a black swan has been discovered in … Continue reading
ALASKA’S BALD EAGLE by James J. S. Johnson
ALASKA’S BALD EAGLE Dr. James J. S. Johnson Associate Professor of Apologetics, ICR ( jjohnson@icr.org ) The ecological world of Southeastern Alaska hosts a diversity of animals — creatures of the air (like the Bald Eagle), creatures of the land (like the Alaskan Moose), as well as creatures of its freshwater rivers and streams (like Pacific Salmon), … Continue reading
Vol 2, #6 – The Ring-necked Pheasant
From col. Chi. Acad. Sciences. Copyrighted by Nature Study Pub. Co., 1897, Chicago. THE RING-NECKED PHEASANT. (RELOCATED – CLICK HERE)
Vol 2, #6 – The Bronzed Grackle
From col. Chi. Acad. Sciences. Copyrighted by Nature Study Pub. Co., 1897, Chicago. THE BRONZED GRACKLE. (RELOCATED – CLICK HERE)
Birdwatching – Anting
Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds? (Luk 12:24 NKJV) “For animals in the wild, the medicine cabinet seems at first glance to be pretty bare, and you might think they’re just left … Continue reading
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