New Finch Species Shows Conservation

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New Finch Species Shows Conservation, Not Macroevolution by Brian Thomas, M.S. * “Darwin’s finches” are a variety of small black birds that were observed and collected by British naturalist Charles Darwin during his famous voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle in the early 1800s. Years later, Darwin argued that subtle variations in their beak sizes supported … Continue reading →

Do Migratory Birds Practice Preventative Medicine?

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  Do Migratory Birds Practice Preventative Medicine? by Brian Thomas, M.S. * “Before a long migration, certain birds shift from an insect diet to eating fruits such as berries. Researchers once thought that this added carbohydrate reserves as fuel for the journey. But a new study out of the University of Rhode Island suggests that … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird Of The Week – Yellow-spotted Honeyeater

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Ian’s Bird Of The Week – Yellow-spotted Honeyeater ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 03-13-11 I’ve been working on the Honeyeater galleries on the website recently and a Yellow-spotted Honeyeater showed up outside my house a few days ago, pushing this species into the foreground when I was contemplating the choice of this week’s bird. … Continue reading →

Formed By Him – The Kakapo

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And wild animals shall meet with hyenas; the wild goat shall cry to his fellow; indeed, there the night bird settles and finds for herself a resting place. (Isaiah 34:14 ESV) The Kakapo (Strigops habroptila) is another unique bird Formed by the Creator. The following articles will introduce you to a New Zealand bird that … Continue reading →

Birds in Hymns – Get Close To Jesus

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Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:20 KJV) Birds in Hymns – Get Close To Jesus Words by Al­ice Larry Wood­cock Music by Al­ice Larry Wood­cock Get Close To Jesus Whene’er your trials are … Continue reading →

Birds In Hymns – More Than These

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Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. (Matthew 10:31 KJV) Birds In Hymns – More Than These Words by Ina D. Og­don, 1914 (1872-1964) Music – “Ka­ra­chi” by Bentley D. Ackley (1872-1958) More Than These I need not trouble for the morrow, For I am in my Father’s care; He … Continue reading →

Birds in Hymns – God Sees The Little Sparrow Fall

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Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. (Luke 12:6-7 KJV) Birds in Hymns – God Sees The Little Sparrow Fall Words by  Ma­ria … Continue reading →

The Red-eyed Vireo – The Persistent Singer…

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The Red-eyed Vireo – The Persistent Singer… ~ by a j mithra The Red-eyed Vireo, Vireo olivaceus, is a small American songbird, 13–14 cm (5.1-5.5 in) in length. It is somewhat warbler-like but not closely related to the New World warblers (Parulidae). The Red-eyed Vireo is a Neotropical migrant that makes its way from its … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Lesser Frigatebird

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  Ian’s Bird of the Week – Lesser Frigatebird ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 3/2/11 This is the third of the post-cyclone Yasi birds of the week. The first dealt with survival of small birds; the second with birds like fruit-doves that move after the cyclone in search of food. Another category of birds … Continue reading →