Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. February, 1897 No. 2 * THE BLUE JAY. URING about three-fourths of the year the American Jay is an extremely tame, noisy and even obstrusive bird in its habits. As the breeding season approaches he suddenly becomes silent, preparing the nest in the most secluded parts … Continue reading
We had a delightful and interesting visit to the Brevard Zoo in Viera (Melbourne), Florida on Friday the 3rd. We were over there also visiting Viera Wetland (2nd & 3rd) (article to come) and also went to the Atlantic shore for a few minutes that evening (the 2nd). Some of the highlights were that Galah … Continue reading
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty. (Job 40:10 KJV) Dan and I took off yesterday and drove to Viera, Florida, which is about 30 miles south of Titusville. We birded Viera Wetlands, which is a prime birding spot in Florida, yesterday and then for awhile this morning. … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. January, 1897 No. 1 * THE GOLDEN ORIOLE E find the Golden Oriole in America only. According to Mr. Nuttall, it is migratory, appearing in considerable numbers in West Florida about the middle of March. It is a good songster, and in a state of captivity … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. January, 1897 No. 1 * THE RED-RUMPED TANAGER. I have just been singing my morning song, and I wish you could have heard it. I think you would have liked it. I always sing very early in the morning. I sing because I am happy, and … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. January, 1897 No. 1 * THE YELLOW THROATED TOUCAN (Ramphastos ambiguus) or Black-mandibled) Toucan . I am a Toucan and I live in a very warm country. See my handsome black coat and my yellow vest. My toes are like a parrot’s, two in front and two … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. January, 1897 No. 1 * THE RED BIRD OF PARADISE. My home is on an island where it is very warm. I fly among the tall trees and eat fruit and insects. See my beautiful feathers. The ladies like to wear them in their hats. The … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. January, 1897 No. 1 * THE COCK-OF-THE-ROCK. HE Cock-of-the-Rock lives in Guiana. Its nest is found among the rocks. T. K. Salmon says: “I once went to see the breeding place of the Cock-of-the-Rock; and a darker or wilder place I have never been in. Following … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. January, 1897 No. 1 * THE AUSTRALIAN GRASS PARRAKEET (Parakeet) I am a Parrakeet. I belong to the Parrot family. A man bought me and brought me here. It is not warm here, as it was where I came from. I almost froze coming over here. … Continue reading
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. (Matthew 10:29 KJV) Yesterday, Dan and I went to Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, FL for a little birdwatching and to just enjoy the day. It was around 77 degrees and a few clouds were … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Kea ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 1/26/12 If you park near the entrance to the Homer Tunnel on the way to Milford Sound in Fiordland on the South Island of New Zealand, you are likely to be approached by one of these interesting-looking parrots. ‘Friendly-looking chap’, you might … Continue reading
The Ant, stores to share… ~ by a j mithra Ants have two stomachs one to store food for itself and the other to store food to be shared with the other ants! We’ve been storing lots of spiritual food since birth but, do we share it or store it? Remember, storing too much could … Continue reading
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