Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. May, 1897 No. 5 * THE ORCHARD ORIOLE The Orchard Oriole is here. Why has he come? To cheer, to cheer—C. C. M. HE Orchard Oriole has a general range throughout the United States, spending the winter in Central America. It breeds only in the eastern … Continue reading
I love this statement that they started their answer with in the excerpt they had in their Answers Weekly Newsletter. Since the Bible is the Word of God, and since God cannot lie, then the Bible is trustworthy. That is our starting point. That is exactly how I feel about what is written by me … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. May, 1897 No. 5 * THE MOTTLED OR “SCREECH” OWL. IGHT WANDERER,” as this species of Owl has been appropriately called, appears to be peculiar to America. They are quite scarce in the south, but above the Falls of the Ohio they increase in number, and … Continue reading
Birds are very vocal at times and they give us a great clue as to what bird it is. Eventually as you become better in your birdwatching adventures, it will help to learn some of their sounds and noises. As you are observing birds that are singing or calling, you can learn to associate that … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. May, 1897 No. 5 * NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. Extract from the report of the committee on dress, by its chairman, Mrs. Frank Johnson. Birds, Wings and Feathers Employed as Garniture. From the school-room there should certainly emanate a sentiment which would discourage forever the slaughter of … Continue reading
Ephraim is like a dove, silly and without sense, calling to Egypt, going to Assyria. (Hosea 7:11 ESV) I came across this verse yesterday in my reading of Scripture. Hadn’t noticed it before, at least that I recall. So what it is this about a “Silly Dove”? After checking Wikipedia, nothing showed up that indicates … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – (Norfolk Island) Golden Whistler ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter: 5-4-12 My apologies for a belated bird of the week. When I was in Eungella recently chasing the so-named Honeyeater, I encountered a very obliging male Golden Whistler, below, so I’ve chosen it to introduce this week’s subject. It’s one of … Continue reading
Today, Dan and I had to run over to Tampa for a couple of errands. We stopped by the MacDill AF Base to see how the birds were faring out on their beach on Tampa Bay. When we were there a month or so ago, there were lots of shorebirds. Since there have been many … Continue reading
Sandra Conner has nominated me for the “Genuine Blogger” Award. What an honor and a very nice compliment from Sandra. Here is the e-mail I received from her. Hi, Lee. I am writing to let you know that I have nominated you for the “Genuine Blogger” Award. You may have already received it, but I … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. May, 1897 No. 5 * NESTING TIME “There swims no goose so gray, but soon or late, She takes some honest gander for a mate;” There live no birds, however bright or plain, But rear a brood to take their place again. —C. C. M. UITE … Continue reading
Start Birdwatching Today: When Should I Go? You can go birdwatching anytime, but you may or may not find many birds. There are benefits of finding out when the birds you are looking for is out and about. In the beginning stages of birding, you just want to find birds, right? The flowers appear on … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. April, 1897 No. 4 * Amateur Photography. MATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY is the most delightful pastime one can indulge in. Aside from the pleasure and amusement derived, it cultivates the artistic taste, the love of nature, is a source of instruction, and may be made to serve … Continue reading
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