Ian’s Bird of the Week – Comb-crested Jacana

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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 of the Bible – Timid Birds

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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…

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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 →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Little Grassbird

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Ian’s Bird of the Week – Little Grassbird ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 7/3/2011 As well as the Baillon’s Crake, Pentland Dam produced another skulker, the Little Grassbird uncommon in North Queensland and usually heard rather seen – it has a distinctive, mournful three-note whistle. I had prior warning, thank you again Len and … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Baillon’s Crake

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Ian’s Bird of the Week – Baillon’s Crake ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 6/27/11 My apologies for a belated bird of the week. This week’s bird is the subject of some excitement at the moment in local birding circles with the reporting of unusual numbers of Baillon’s Crake (thank you Len and Chris!) at … Continue reading →

Formed By Him – Bowerbirds

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An interesting article from News to Note – Sept 18, 2010 issue talks about the Bowerbird and it’s ability to use special optical effects. The article is discussing Physorg.com’s information on the elaborate bowers the bird makes. “Bowerbird males are well known for making elaborate constructions, lavished with decorative objects, to impress and attract their … Continue reading →

Birds in Hymns – O Give Thanks To Him Who Made

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Based on: All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. (John 1:3 KJV) Words by ~ Jo­si­ah Con­der (1789-1855), in The Con­gre­ga­tion­al Hymn Book, 1836. Music ~ “Dix” ~by~  Con­rad Koch­er, Stim­men aus dem Reiche Gott­es, 1838 O Give Thanks To Him Who Made O give … Continue reading →

The Red-breasted Goose – Wise Nester

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The Red-breasted Goose – Wise Nester ~ by a j mithra The Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) is a goose of the genus Branta. It is sometimes separated in Rufibrenta but appears close enough to the Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) to make this unnecessary, despite its distinct appearance. Breeding on the Taimyr, Gydan and Yamal peninsulas … Continue reading →