Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. (Psalms 104:17 KJV) I was making a video of a Tricoloered Heron out at Circle B when I caught this interesting sight. I zoomed out to get a view of the pond and as I zoomed back in on … Continue reading
White-fronted Bee-eater – The Community Developer
White-fronted Bee-eater – The Community Developer ~ by ajmithra The White-fronted Bee-eater, Merops bullockoides, is a species of bee-eater widely distributed in sub-equatorial Africa. They have a distinctive white forehead, a square tail and a bright red patch on their throat. They nest in small colonies, digging holes in cliffs or earthen banks but can usually be seen in … Continue reading
Updated To The I.O.C. Version 2.9
I just finished updating this site to the new I.O.C. Version 2.9 List of Birds. It seems to be a challenge around here to keep up with them, but this one wasn’t so bad. All the changes have been made and the Indexes are all corrected. I separated the Genera names from Species names. That … Continue reading
Rare Singing Bird Pistols
I received this link from a friend and thought I would share it with the blog. I was amazed at the intricacy of workmanship. Enjoy! http://www.christies.com/features/singing-bird-pistols-en-1422-3.aspx P. S. I am feeling somewhat better and appreciate those of you who have been praying for me. I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Hovering Birds
Like birds hovering, so the LORD of hosts will protect Jerusalem; he will protect and deliver it;he will spare and rescue it.” (Isaiah 31:5 ESV) While searching for “bird” verses, I came across this verse and remembered the many birds that I have seen hovering. Go to the shore and feed Gulls and you will … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Tiger Shrike
Newsletter – 7/21/11 The common names of many Australian birds reflect their apparent similarity to European birds, even if they are not closely related, for example Robins, Wrens of various sorts (Fairywrens, Scrubwrens) and Treecreepers. Some names are hybrid, such as Cuckoo-shrike, Shrike-thrush and Shrike-tit, meaning ‘looking like something between the two types’. That’s fine … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Isaiah 34:11
But the cormorant and the bittern shall possess it; the owl also and the raven shall dwell in it: and he shall stretch out upon it the line of confusion, and the stones of emptiness. (Isaiah 34:11 KJV) This may seem like a simple verse in the middle of a passage telling about the day … Continue reading
Summer 2011 Adventure Updates
Just thought I would update you on varied adventures that we have been traveling through the last few months. I have been dealing with some medical issues that have kept me from doing many of my normal activities and posting here on the blog. Plus other things keep me busy also. Nothing unusual for most … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Comb-crested Jacana
Here’s another surprising omission from the bird of the week list: the Comb-crested Jacana – at least I can’t find any record of one going back to at least November 2004. Surprising for a variety of reasons including they’re a characteristic bird of wetlands of northern Australia, they’re fascinating birds and they are very photogenic, … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – I Chronicles 16
Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. (1 Chronicles 16:7 KJV) Writer – David Musicians – And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Timid Birds
Easton’s Bible Dictionary says this about the verse: “Their (birds) timidity is alluded to in (Hosea 11:11)” they shall come trembling like birds from Egypt, and like doves from the land of Assyria, and I will return them to their homes, declares the LORD. (Hosea 11:11 ESV) Do birds tremble? Why? Interesting questions. Let’s see … Continue reading
American Goldfinch – The Latecomers…
Goldfinch – The Latecomers… ~ by ajmithra Hello everyone, This morning I happened to read an article on Goldfinch in http://www.wild.enature.com, and that inspired me to write about these amazing late nesters.. Having just entered into the month of July, I thought it would be apt to just ponder over these awe inspiring July nesters.. … Continue reading
Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus 