Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. (Job 9:10 KJV) “When Portuguese and early Dutch colonists began to inhabit the small tropical island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, from the early 1500s onwards, they found the island to be the home of a very unusual bird. This bird was … Continue reading
Formed by Him – Oxpeckers
The oxpeckers are two species of bird which make up the family Buphagidae. Some ornithologists regard them as a subfamily Buphaginae within the starling family Sturnidae but they appear to be quite distinct. Oxpeckers are endemic to the savanna of Sub-Saharan Africa. Both the English and scientific names arise from their habit of perching on … Continue reading
Merry Christmas 2010
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11 KJV) We had our Christmas concert Sunday night at Faith Baptist and the final song was “Listen to the Hammer Ring.” Below is the video of that song. Christmas is the celebration of the … Continue reading
Silent Night by Andrea Bocelli
Merry Christmas to all of you, from us here at the Birdwatching Adventures. A friend sent me a link to Andrea Bocelli singing Silent Night and want to share it with all our readers. Andrea is blind.
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Scarlet Robin
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Scarlet Robin ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter and holiday wish – 12-24-10 Christmas and New Year is a time for tradition not (egregious) originality so here, without apology, is a Scarlet Robin to wish you season’s greeting. Okay, it’s not the classical European Robin – which featured as Bird … Continue reading
They’re Back – White Pelicans
Yesterday morning, while looking out the door at church, I noticed a flock of birds flying toward the west. They were heading in the Circle B Bar Reserve direction. One squadron after another went by and it dawned on me that it was most likely the White Pelicans. I watched them for over 15 minutes … Continue reading
Bird Songs by God by Creation Moments
Bird Songs by God by Creation Moments was made into a video by BereanBeacon By them the birds of the heavens have their home; They sing among the branches. (Psalms 104:12 NKJV) BereanBeacon contacted me to obtain permission to use some of the photographers we have here. This video used some of the great photos … Continue reading
Wireless Birds
Neat cartoon I received today. A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! (Proverbs 15:23 NKJV) My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, (James 1:2 NKJV)
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Spectacled Antpitta
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Spectacled Antpitta ~ by Ian Montgomery A friend of mine pointed out once that birds that stand upright and have short tails (long ones get in the way) look like little people and are consequently attractive. Penguins are the classic example, but there are plenty others, including the Pittas … Continue reading
Coppersmith Barbet – The Fruit-giver
Coppersmith Barbet – The Fruit-giver ~ by a j mithra The Coppersmith Barbet or Crimson-breasted Barbet or Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala) is a bird with crimson forehead and throat which is best known for its metronomic call that has been likened to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer. It is a resident found in South … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – Joy To The World
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. (Luke 2:10 KJV) Joy To The World Words by Isaac Watts, The Psalms of David, 1719. Music: Antioch, arranged by Lowell Mason, 1792-1872 – The city of Antioch, Syria, is where … Continue reading
In the Temple
Luke 2:40-52 KJV (40) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. (41) Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. (42) And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom … Continue reading
