Birds of the Bible – Water-hen or Water hen

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Leviticus 11:18 (BBE) And the water-hen and the pelican and the vulture; (ERV) water hens, pelicans, carrion vultures, (ISV) water-hen, pelican, carrion, (MSG)  water hen, pelican, Egyptian vulture, (NRSV) the water hen, the desert owl, the carrion vulture, (ABP+) and the purple-legged stork, and pelican, and swan CAB(i) 18 and the red-bill, and the pelican, … Continue reading →

Bible Birds – Swan I

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Bible Birds – Swan I Swans are birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and ducks. Swans usually mate for life. The number of eggs in each clutch ranges from three to eight.In North America we have at least four swans: Mute (60”), Trumpeter (60”), Tundra (52”), and Whooper (60”). There is also … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Bohemian Waxwing

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Bird of the Week – Bohemian Waxwing ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 7/5/12 Following on from the Black Woodpecker, here is the (Bohemian) Waxwing another unusual northern European species that has a 50 year connection for me. The Bohemian Waxwing breeds across northern Eurasian and North America and moves southwards in winter in search … Continue reading →

Birdwatching at Lake Morton and S. Lake Howard

Birdwatching at Lake Morton and S. Lake Howard

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With all that has been going on lately, we have not had much time or chance to go visit the birds. When Tropical Storm Debby came by, she dropped quite a bit of rain in the area. Some “true” birdwatchers were out and about seeing some really neat birds that were blown off course. We … Continue reading →

Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Volume 1. January to June 1897 – Index

Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Volume 1. January to June 1897 – Index

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VOLUME 1. JANUARY TO JUNE, 1897. INDEX. Birds, The Return of the pages 101 Bird Song 1 “ 187-8 Bird Day in the Schools “ 129-138 Birds and Farmers – June “ 213 Black Bird, Red-winged, Agelaeus Phœniceus “ 64-68-70-71 Blue Bird, Sialia Sialis “ 75-76-78 Bobolink, Dolichonyx Gryzivorus “ 92-3-4 Bunting, Indigo, Passerina Cyanea “ 172-3 Catbird, Galeoscoptes Carolinensis … Continue reading →

Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Black and White Creeping Warbler

Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Black and White Creeping Warbler

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Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE BLACK AND WHITE CREEPING WARBLER. HIS sprightly little bird is met with in various sections of the country. It occurs in all parts of New England and New York, and has been found in the interior as far north as … Continue reading →

Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Ruffed Grouse

Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Ruffed Grouse

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Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE RUFFED GROUSE. HE Ruffed Grouse, which is called Partridge in New England and Pheasant in the Middle and Southern States, is the true Grouse, while Bob White is the real Partridge. It is unfortunate that they continue to be confounded. … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Black Woodpecker

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Ian’s Bird of the Week – Black Woodpecker ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 6/26/12 I said last week that my main target in Finland the Black Woodpecker was another story. It’s a story that started 50 years ago when I started bird watching in Ireland as a teenager and received, as a Christmas present … Continue reading →

Vacation Bible School – 2012

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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1 NKJV) The Fountain: Through the Eyes of the Volunteer (by Alona Hradec…: Vacation Bible School are three words that I have not used, since I attended only once in the second grade.  But this past week has pro… A very interesting article was … Continue reading →

Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Scarlet Tanager

Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Scarlet Tanager

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Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE SCARLET TANAGER. NE of the most brilliant and striking of all American birds is the Scarlet Tanager. From its black wings resembling pockets, it is frequently called the “Pocket Bird.” The French call it the “Cardinal.” The female is plain … Continue reading →