Mysterious Sungrebe… ~ by a j mithra Sungrebe, common name for a tropical, mainly aquatic bird of the family Heliornithidae. Sungrebes, also called finfoots, are remarkable for their colorful, puffy-toed, webbed feet, which may serve as lures for fish and other aquatic animals. The Sungrebe is a small slim-bodied water bird, typically 28-31 cm long … Continue reading
New I.O.C. 2.6 Version is Out
The newest version of the I.O.C list of birds has been released. Version 2.6 has made quite a few changes. It was released on October 23rd and I have started making the changes to the Birds of the World pages. (One reason I haven’t posted much.) Also making “Kindle-friendly” changes (see below). When I started … Continue reading
Light Rain…
Light Rain… by a j mithra Numerous Bird species know that Sun light and heavy rains would support a tremendous food source for all of them… That’s the reason we can see lots of birds having sunbath just after rains…. Most of us have failed to realize that, it is impossible to survive without THE … Continue reading
Launching pad…
Launching pad… ~ a j mithra The small Arctic Goose called Brant Goose, would wait for the storm system to come, so that, it would catch the storm’s tail wind and migrate during winter… GOD doesn’t give the storm to destroy you, but, to take you to a better place… Remember, storm is surely a … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Ostrich II
Even a mother wolf will nurse her cubs, but my people are like ostriches, cruel to their young. (Lamentations 4:3 GNB) Even jackals nurse their young, but my people are like ostriches that abandon their own. (Lamentations 4:3 CEV) The two versions of Lamentations 4:3 are interesting. In Birds of the Bible – Ostrich, the … Continue reading
Mrs. Mom…
Mrs. Mom… ~ by a j mithra Scientists have found that mother Wrens make at least 1200 visits to its nest to feed its chicks… Amazing isn’t it? If a small little bird could take so much care of its chicks, how much would our LORD, who gave HIS life care for you and me? … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Resplendent Quetzal
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Resplendent Quetzal ~ Ian Montgomery Newsletter 10-18-10 It looks like your collective prayers worked, thank you very much, so here is the legendary Resplendent Quetzal, the main goal of my visit to Costa Rica. After a post-flight night in a hotel in the capital, San Jose, I drove to … Continue reading
Interesting Things – Similar Features Show Design
Similar Features Show Design, Not Universal Common Descent by Randy J. Guliuzza, P.E., M.D. is a very interesting article from the October issue of the Acts and Facts from Institute for Creation Research. “I’m related to George Washington,” an acquaintance announced after searching his genealogical record. He also believes he is closely related to chimpanzees. … Continue reading
Seeker…
Seeker… ~ by a j mithra A small North American bird, the size of a sparrow called the Blackpoll Warbler, flies about 2,500 miles on a nonstop 90 hr. journey during migration every year.. If such a small little bird could fly that long and that far, How far and how long should we seek … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week: Clark’s Nutcracker
Ian’s Bird of the Week: Clark’s Nutcracker ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 10-14-10 My apologies for the very late bird of the week. My last week in California was very full, so the flight to Costa Rica last Sunday was the first opportunity to prepare the photos and, owing to internet problems at my … Continue reading
Those Ugly Shirts
I don’t know if you were glued to your TV when the miners in Chile were taken up from their 69 day entrapment, but I was. I prayed for them that nothing would go wrong as they brought each one up and for them personally to know the Lord. Today I received an email with … Continue reading
Today’s Birds of the Bible
Updated at 8:10 pm They are all finished. Hope you enjoy reading them. ******** Today, instead of doing my regular Birds of the Bible article, I am going to try to finish the Scripture Alphabet of Animals series. I have all the birds finished and am working hard to finish the rest of the animals … Continue reading
