They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness. (Psalms 145:7 KJV) Sweet Is The Memory Of Thy Grace Words by Isaac Watts, The Psalms of David, 1719. Music: Hermann, by Nikolaus Hermann, 1560 Sweet Is The Memory Of Thy Grace Sweet is the memory of Thy grace, … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Pacific Robin
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Pacific Robin ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 3/25/12 The Pacific Robin was another bird that I was keen to photograph on Norfolk Island. It has only recently been split from the mainland Scarlet Robin and, until that happened, it attracted little attention. As a consequence, I had trouble … Continue reading
Start Birdwatching Today: Some Background Information
We know from Genesis 1 that the God created the birds, along with everything else. They were created on the fifth day. When Adam became conscience, the birds and critters were already present for him to discover and enjoy. Then God said, “Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds … Continue reading
Birdwatching Trip to Circle B in March 2012
We had not been to Circle B recently, nor especially out to the Marsh by the windmill. Actually the windmill has lost its blades. It is a long trek out there for me, but praise the Lord, one of the workers came along with one of their vehicles and gave us a ride to the … Continue reading
Birds Vol 1 #3 – The Black Tern
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. March, 1897 No. 3 THE BLACK TERN. HE TERN,” says Mr. F. M. Woodruff, of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, “is the only representative of the long-winged swimmers which commonly nests with us on our inland fresh water marshes, arriving early in May in its brooding … Continue reading
Birds Vol 1 #3 – The Return of the Birds
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. March, 1897 No. 3 * THE RETURN OF THE BIRDS. “Everywhere the blue sky belongs to them and is their appointed rest, and their native country, and their own natural home which they enter unannounced as lords that are certainly expected, and yet there is a … Continue reading
Birds Vol 1 #3 – The Crow and Common Crow
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. March, 1897 No. 3 * THE CROW. Caw! Caw! Caw! little boys and girls. Caw! Caw! Caw! Just look at my coat of feathers. See how black and glossy it is. Do you wonder I am proud of it? Perhaps you think I look very solemn … Continue reading
Start Birdwatching Today – A New Series (Intro)
Our Assistant to the Pastor, Stephen, has asked if I would consider another series for our Church’s Blog, the Fountain. Thanks to Stephen and his assistance in getting the first “Birds of the Bible” series started, those articles and this resulting blog have grown beyond what was ever imagined. Now, we are beginning another new series. … Continue reading
The Wombat’s Backward Pouch (Re-post)
The Wombat’s Backward Pouch (Re-posted from Creation Moments) Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Australia has many animals that are not found anywhere else in the world today. One of the most unique is the wombat, … Continue reading
Microraptor Controversy
News to Note for March 17, 2012, by Elizabeth Mitchell from Answers in Genesis, has an interesting article called, “Glossy black flirt by any other name is still a bird.” It is about the Microraptor that was discovered in China. It is supposedly a “four-winged” Microraptor from the Liaoning Providence. As usual, the evolutionist are … Continue reading
Birds Vol 1 #3 – The Bobolink
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. March, 1897 No. 3 * THE BOBOLINK. “When Nature had made all her birds, And had no cares to think on, She gave a rippling laugh, And out there flew a Bobolinkon.” O American ornithologist omits mention of the Bobolink, and naturalists generally have described him … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Norfolk Island Parakeet
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Norfolk Island Parakeet ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 3/15/12 Well, your unwavering moral and spiritual support has done it again: here is the Tasman or Norfolk Island Parakeet (better known here as the Green Parrot to distinguishing it from the introduced Red Parrot – the Crimson Rosella). Thank … Continue reading
