The Eider Duck – The cushion maker.. ~ by a j mithra When constructing her nest, a Female Eider Duck will line it with soft down feathers that she plucks from her own breast. This gives the eggs the best possible cushioning and insulation. Jesus didn’t pluck His down feathers, but, plucked Himself from heaven … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Patient Herons
I watch Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Cattle Egrets, Little Blue Herons, Tricolored Herons and Green Herons which are quite common in our area. They are all in the same family and all seem to have a characteristic of being very patient. Have you just sat and watched them? When you are out birdwatching it … Continue reading
Bible Birds – Dove, Turtledove and Pigeon’s Introduction
Bible Birds – Dove, Turtledove and Pigeon’s Introduction Doves are in the Columbidae Family of the Columbiformes Order They are walking birds, feeding both on the ground and in trees; bill slender, grooved, nostrils opening in a fleshy membrane; tail variable, short and square, or long and pointed; feet stout, often reddish. Color usually grayish brown. Call-notes a characteristic … Continue reading
Evolution is full of Surprises! and will Explain Anything (Re-post)
“During my research I noticed how common it is to run into articles that talk about how “surprising,” “unexpected,” or even “baffling” the results of a study or find is to scientists. Although I know Creation Scientists are probably often surprised as well, I can’t help thinking that scientists would be less surprised if they … Continue reading
Birds Vol 2 #2 – The Red Breasted Merganser
THE RED BREASTED MERGANSER. HY this duck should be called red-breasted is not at first apparent, as at a distance the color can not be distinguished, but seen near, the reason is plain. It is a common bird in the United States in winter, where it is found in suitable localities in the months of … Continue reading
Birds Vol 2 #2 – The Kentucky Warbler
The Kentucky Warbler Although this bird is called the Kentucky Warbler, we must not think he visits that state alone. We find him all over eastern North America. And a beautiful bird he is. As his name tells you he is one of a family of Warblers. I told you somewhere else that the Finches … Continue reading
Bird of the Week – Antarctic Tern
Bird of the Week – Antarctic Tern ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 8-28-12 I’ve been adding photos from the recent Hong Kong, Finland, Ireland trip to the website and have encountered a few that are also on the Australian list such as the Arctic Tern. That was my initial choice for this week’s bird … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Job 38 – 39
Dan and I have been reading through Job for our devotions. Today was Job 38 and 39. Wow! All of Job’s “friends” have been trying to persuade Job how wrong and unrighteous he is and Job has been trying to figure out why he is being punished, yet defending his righteousness. Finally in Job 38, … Continue reading
Halcyone (Kingfisher)
Halcyone ~ from The Curious Book of Birds HALCYONE HE story of the first Kingfisher is a sad one, and you need not read it unless for a very little while you wish to feel sorry. Long, long ago when the world was new, there lived a beautiful princess named Halcyone. She was the daughter of … Continue reading
King of the Birds
King of the Birds ~ from The Curious Book of Birds KING OF THE BIRDS NCE upon a time, when the world was very new and when the birds had just learned from Mother Magpie how to build their nests, some one said, “We ought to have a king. Oh, we need a king of the … Continue reading
Birds and Hurricanes
We here in central Florida are keeping an eye to the south of us as Tropical Storm Isaac marches up this way. They are predicting it to become a hurricane before it gets in this area. We expect rain, but not a direct hit. But! As I told Dan, “until the storm parks at the … Continue reading
Birds Vol 2 #2 – The Sora Rail
THE SORA RAIL. ARIOUS are the names required to distinguish the little slate-colored Carolina Rail from its brethren, Sora, Common Rail, and, on the Potomac river, Ortolan, being among them. He is found throughout temperate North America, in the weedy swamps of the Atlantic states in great abundance, in the Middle states, and in California. … Continue reading
