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
Vol 2, #6 – The Verdin
From col. F. M. Woodruff. Copyrighted by Nature Study Pub. Co., 1897, Chicago. THE VERDIN. (RELOCATED – CLICK HERE)
American Woodcock – A Wonderfully Bizarre Bird
A Wonderfully Bizarre Bird by Tom Hennigan © 2013 Answers in Genesis – www.AnswersInGenesis.org. The drought had been rather severe that summer, and the normally moist woodland was dry and parched. Suddenly, out of the brush, a chunky bird was frantically searching the soil for earthworms. Following behind, and looking as famished as their mama, were four of … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater ~ Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 8/20/13 I’m currently preparing photos for a digital version of the book Where to Find Birds in North-East Queensland by Jo Wieneke (http://www.nqbirds.com). I’m finding that many of these have not yet featured as bird of the week, so here’s one that … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Gleaning’s Noah and the Birds
And of every living thing of all flesh you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female. (Gen 6:19 NKJV) After computer problems last week, we are back up and running. I reloaded my e-Sword on to a new SSD drive and … Continue reading
Flight: The Genius of Birds Film
(Gen 1:21) So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. I have just had the privilege of “screening” the “FLIGHT: The Genius of Birds” film. After being … Continue reading
Vol 2, #6 – The American Flamingo
From col. Chi. Acad. Sciences. Copyrighted by Nature Study Pub. Co., 1897, Chicago. THE AMERICAN FLAMINGO. (RELOCATED – CLICK HERE)
Birds Of The Bible – Clinging Birds
But you are to cling to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day. (Joshua 23:8 NASB) While finishing the last two chapters of Joshua, I came across the verse above. I immediately pictured a Woodpecker “clinging” to a tree. Then the following picture also came to mind. What can we learn about … Continue reading