The Scaled Quail – The Cover Seeker

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The Scaled Quail – The Cover Seeker ~ by ajmithra The Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata), also commonly called Blue Quail or Cottontop, is a species of the New World quail family. It is a bluish gray bird found in the arid regions of the Southwestern United States to Central Mexico. These birds seek for four different covers. … Continue reading →

Birds of the World – Asian and African Barbets

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Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and on it was food for all. Wild animals found shelter under it, the birds of the air lived in its branches, and every creature was fed from it. (Daniel 4:12 HCSB) The Barbets used to be mainly in one big family, but they are being divided … Continue reading →

Birds of the Bible – Goldfinches Are On The Way

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Even the stork in the sky knows her seasons. The turtledove, swallow, and crane are aware of their migration, but My people do not know the requirements of the LORD. (Jeremiah 8:7 HCSB) We have been having American Goldfinches at the feeders for the last few weeks. Don’t see them often, so was enjoying their presence. … Continue reading →

Birds of the Bible – Wing Survey

Birds of the Bible – Wing Survey

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While reading in Exodus 25 this week, I noticed that the plan for the Ark is written out in quite specific details. The plans for the mercy seat was to be covered by the outstretched wings of the cherubims of gold. And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Strong-billed Honeyeater

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Bird of the Week – Strong-billed Honeyeater ~ Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 3-27-13 Still on the subject of Tasmanian endemics, Tasmania has 4 honeyeater that aren’t found on the mainland. We had the Yellow Wattlebird several weeks ago; the other three comprise the Yellow-throated Honeyeater and two of the seven members of the genus Melithreptus … Continue reading →

Antbirds ~ An Interesting Family

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Just finished working on the Typical Antbird Family. (Thamnophilidae – Antbirds) Of the 228 species, there were only 21 links when I started a few day ago, after finishing the Tyrannidae – Tyrant Flycatchers Is Complete Minus One Bird family and article. Other than 4 species that are evading me, it is almost finished. I was side-lined Sunday evening … Continue reading →

You Don’t Have to Be a Christian to Call on Jesus – Re-blogged

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Sandra Connor has written an excellent article called You Don’t Have to Be a Christian to Call on Jesus. “Here comes Jesus!” “Jesus of Nazareth is coming!” “Do you see Him yet?” “Here He comes!” “Here comes Jesus!” Excitement was rampant, and cries of “Hosanna” filled the air. Shouts of joy and triumph could be … Continue reading →

Tyrannidae – Tyrant Flycatchers Is Complete Minus One Bird

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The Tyrannidae – Tyrant Flycatchers is complete minus one bird, the Spectacled BristleTyrant (Pogonotriccus orbitalis). Big deal you say? I decided to dig into that family and try to get the photos for it. I have been at it for about 3 days to find the missing 300 species. This is the largest bird family. There … Continue reading →

Margaret Sloan – New Photographer

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I would like to introduce our newest photographer to permit permission to use her photos. While searching for the Morningbird, which Margaret had one of the very few photos of the bird, I discovered her website. She has graciously given permission to use her photos. Margaret Sloan has her photos on PBase at http://www.pbase.com/laumakani.  She … Continue reading →