THE AMERICAN AVOCET. HITE SNIPE, Yelper, Lawyer, and Scooper are some of the popular names applied in various localities to this remarkably long-legged and long and slender-necked creature, which is to be found in temperate North America, and, in winter, as far south as Cuba and Jamaica. In north-eastern Illinois the Avocet generally occurs in … Continue reading
THE CANVAS-BACK DUCK. HITE-BACK, Canard Cheval, (New Orleans,) Bull-Neck, and Red-Headed Bull-Neck, are common names of the famous Canvas-Back, which nests from the northern states, northward to Alaska. Its range is throughout nearly all of North America, wintering from the Chesapeake southward to Guatemala. “The biography of this duck,” says Mabel Osgood Wright, “belongs rather … Continue reading
Vol. II. No. 1. JULY, 1897. BIRD SONG. T SHOULD not be overlooked by the young observer that if he would learn to recognize at once any particular bird, he should make himself acquainted with the song and call notes of every bird around him. The identification, however, of the many feathered creatures with which … Continue reading
We spent about 25 minutes at the South Lake Howard Nature Park seeing what was around. I was trying to learn how to take photos “right-eyed” (See Anniversary and Other Things). Dan can shut one eye or the other, winking, but I can’t. I only can close the right eye. When I try to wink … Continue reading
Today is our 49th Anniversary. Wow! Doesn’t seem that long. We are thankful for the blessings the Lord has bestowed upon us over those years. We have not been perfect, but we have tried to live our lives for Christ and honor Him. He, the Lord, has been very gracious to us over the years. … Continue reading
Colorful Gapes… ~ by a j mithra Hey Kids, Welcome to the colorful world of Bird. I know you guys and gals love birds and that too colorful birds.. But, I wonder how many really know why God gave colorful gapes for chicks? May be some of you would love to know the reason, … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Little Grebe ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 7/22/12 When I was in Dublin – I’m now back home in North Queensland – and we were waiting for the arrival of my niece’s baby, we used to take the dogs for a walk in nearby Bushy Park along the … Continue reading
Bleeding Mom Pelican.. ~ by a j mithra The Mom pelican regurgitates food for her babies, and in doing so, blood from the macerated fish spots her snowy white breast – hence giving the impression of piercing her own chest to let blood as food for her young… Do you know that our Lord Jesus … Continue reading
When I have my devotions, I sit in a chair by the window that faces the bird feeders. So while reading, I notice the birds busily getting their daily quota of my seed. I have been reading currently through the Gospels and keep coming upon when Jesus was baptized and the “Spirit of God descended like a … Continue reading
Ms. Theresa’s Thoughts – Eagles’ Wings You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. (Exodus 19:4 NKJV) How sweet and loving is God that takes such good care of not only the birds but us as well. But the only way we … Continue reading
I Just Happened ~ by Dorothy Belle Malcolm How many times have I said either out loud or to myself – “I just happened.” That seems to say it all for me when certain things occur. For instance, this spring I just happened to be looking out the family room window and saw the most … Continue reading
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