We enjoy writing about the birds and all their activities, their creation, their beauty, songs, etc., but we try to never forget their Creator. Today we celebrate His resurrection from the grave. Had Christ not risen, then we would have no hope for our eternity, but He IS Risen! 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 KJV (12) Now … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – How Many Are There? Part II
Birds of the Bible – How Many Are There? (continued…) II (Updated)
Sharp-Beaked Ground Finch – The Bloodsucker..
Sharp-Beaked Ground Finch – The Bloodsucker.. ~ by a j mithra There is an interesting finch bird on Wolf Island, it is the Sharp-Beaked Ground Finch. The Vampire Finch (Geospiza difficilis septentrionalis) is a small bird native to the Galápagos Islands. It is a very distinct subspecies of the Sharp-beaked Ground Finch (Geospiza difficilis) endemic to Wolf and Darwin Islands. Sharp-Beaked … Continue reading
Birds Vol 1 #4 – The Canada Jay (Grey)
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. April, 1897 No. 4 * THE CANADA JAY. I don’t believe I shall let this bird talk to you, boys and girls, for I’m afraid he will not tell you what a funny fellow he is. Isn’t he a queer looking bird? See how ruffled up … Continue reading
Birds Vol 1 #4 – The Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. April, 1897 No. 4 * THE ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK. HIS is an American bird, and has been described under various names by various authors. It is found in the lower parts of Pennsylvania, in the state of New York, and in New England, particularly in autumn, when … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Common White Tern
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Common White Tern ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 4/2/12 Another species on my photo list on Norfolk Island was the (Common) White Tern. I’d admired on Lord Howe Island more than twenty years ago, before I got seriously into bird photography. They’re only Common if you’re on a … Continue reading
Start Birdwatching Today: Why Should I Go Outside and Stare at Birds?
I almost cracked up when I read the title Stephen gave me for this blog. He gave me the suggested titles and I am suppose to write the articles. Some deal! We would like this series to be informative, but mainly to encourage all of us to “start birdwatching today” no matter our level of … Continue reading
Our Built-In Homing Device – (excerpt from Hanging Out With God)
“Did you hear the bells this past Monday? The bells at San Juan Capistrano? Thousands of people did hear them, because they gathered, as they do every year, to rejoice in and celebrate the return of the beloved Swallows. These famous swallows begin their flight every year at dawn on February 18th, from the Argentinian … Continue reading
Birds Vol 1 #3 – The Long-Eared Owl
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. March, 1897 No. 3 * THE LONG-EARED OWL. HE name of the Long-Eared Owl is derived from the great length of his “ears” or feather-tufts, which are placed upon the head, and erect themselves whenever the bird is interested or excited. It is the “black sheep” … Continue reading
Birds Vol 1 #3 – The Meadowlark
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. March, 1897 No. 3 * THE MEADOW LARK. “Not an inch of his body is free from delight. Can he keep himself still if he would? Oh, not he! The music stirs in him like wind through a tree.” HE well known Meadow or Old Field … Continue reading
The Black-throated Sparrow – The Desert Dwellers
The Black-throated Sparrow – The Desert Dwellers ~ by a j mithra The Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata) is a very distinctive small, brown bird found in open areas with scattered shrubs and trees, including deserts and semi-desert grasslands in the intermountain region in the western United States, northern Mexico, and Baja California. It is sometimes referred … Continue reading
