Ian’s Bird of the Week – Anna’s Hummingbird ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 09-01-10 As promised last week, here is Anna’s Hummingbird, the common Hummingbird of gardens and parks along the West coast of the United States. Many houses, including the one I am in, have hummingbird feeders to attract these delightful birds. They … Continue reading
Birdwatching the National Aviary – Grasslands
The National Aviary in Pittsburgh, PA is divided into different habitats. The National Aviary, they opened their Grassland exhibit in March of 2010 and here is their description of it. “Inhabiting the Grasslands exhibit are an array of delicate and colorful birds, including Gouldian finches, paradise whydah, Sudan golden sparrows, shaft-tail finches, melba finches, and … Continue reading
Prayer Request for a j mithra
You may have noticed that our fine inspirational and insightful writer, a j mithra, has not had any of his usual articles lately. a j (he prefers to have his name in lower case) slipped and fell recently and has dislocated his shoulder. He was already getting very busy with a new school year starting, … Continue reading
Interesting Things – Ron DiCianni’s Painting of the Resurrection
And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: (Luke 24:46 KJV) The following link tells about a great painting that is being done by Ron DiCianni about the Ressurection. I know it is not bird related, but I have … Continue reading
Sandhill Crane Juveniles in Backyard
Do you remember the blog about the Sandhill Crane “Colt” Birdwatching? The little baby Sandhills were just a day old then on March 14th of this year. Today is August 27th of 2010 and they were visiting in my backyard with their parents. As you can see, they are growing up quite well. We have … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – At the National Aviary
Birds of the Bible – at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, PA seems like a logical topic if you have been reading the blog lately. As you may be aware, Dan and I, visited the Aviary a few weeks ago. What a fantastic place to see birds from all around the world. With over 800 … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Pacific Loon
This week’s choice was based on (a) the fact that I promised an American this week and (b) because I ended up travelling a day late on Air Pacific via Fiji as my V Australia flight was cancelled, and wanted to make a horrible pun along the lines of loons and choice of airline and … Continue reading
National Aviary – Penguin Encounter
The National Aviary’s Penguin Point area is home to Stanley, Elvis, Patrick, Simon, Sidney, Preston, Dotty, Kristen, TJ, and Rainbow. At least that is the names of the ones listed on the African Penguin page. We enjoyed taking pictures of them, but did not figure out who was who. The area has a dome that … Continue reading
Birdwatching at the National Aviary – Introduction
Dan and I visited the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, PA two weeks ago. What a fantastic place. Waited until we were back home and could sort through our photos. I took over 600 in the 2 days we visited and not sure how many Dan took. (His are better, of course.) We arrived early the … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – Great God, The World Is Full Of Thee
For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth. He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. (Psalms 33:4-5 KJV) Words: Henry Bateman, Sunday Sunshine: New Hymns and Poems for the Young (London: Nisbet & Co., 1858). Music: Homeland (Bateman), Josiah … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Tooth-billed Bowerbird
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Tooth-billed Bowerbird ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter 8-20-10 I’m squeezing this bird of the week in between the Birds Australia Congress and Campout, which finished this morning, and my departure for California tomorrow. The Congress and Campout was a great success and ran like clockwork thanks to the preparation, … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Eye Hath Seen
For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for … Continue reading
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