Dan and I stopped by the Lowry Park Zoo on the Fourth of July for a few minutes. We only had a few minutes and with a yearly pass, it made it easy to “duck-in” for a visit. The Aviary is just inside the gate, so we visited there as usual. I have been trying … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Little Grassbird
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
Birds of the Bible – Kite
Today while Dan and I were out talking with our neighbor, a Swallow-tailed Kite flew over us several times and we all watched it disappear off in the distance. I have noticed several of them in the area lately. They are a pretty bird and I enjoy watching them fly. That tail forked out makes … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Baillon’s Crake
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
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
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
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
The Ornithologist and the Cuckoo – by Graham1281
Graham1281 has a YouTube Channel with over 200 of his accordion songs. He is from Inverness, U. K. and has given permission to use his music for backgrounds of our videos here. I came across this video while looking through his channel and decided to share it. Hope you enjoy. “A wonderfully catchy tune written … Continue reading
Interesting Things – World War I Hero – Cher Ami
Cher Ami – WW1 Hero While researching for a hero for an article on our church blog, I tried to find out about my father, who was in WW1. Being as he died when I was four years old, it is hard to find out a lot of details. All I knew is that he … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – White-headed Pigeon
Ian’s Bird of the Week – White-headed Pigeon ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 6/15/11 I’ve been preoccupied recently preparing photos for the digital publication that I first mentioned two weeks ago, so I haven’t taken many photos and hadn’t decided on this week’s bird when I took a break yesterday to put out the … Continue reading
Formed By Him – Feathered Language Master
Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. (Psa 66:5) “It is common for world travelers to learn at least a few words of other languages as they visit different cultures and meet different people. Not only is the marsh warbler a champion world traveler, … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
Based on: But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. (Galatians 6:14 KJV) Words by Isaac Watts, 1707. Charles Wesley reportedly said he would give up all his other hymns to have written this … Continue reading
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