The Purple Gallinule – The Awkward Beauty! ~ by A J Mithra The beautifully colored Purple Gallinule is often known as a ‘swamp hen’. The scientific name is Porphyrio martinica. The Purple Gallinule belongs to the rail (Rallidae) family of birds. Almost without exception, rails frequent freshwater wetlands such as swamps and marshes. Preferred habitats … Continue reading
Background Sounds
We are trying something new. At the top of the sidebar there is now a place to click to listen to background sounds of birds as you view this blog. It can be turned on and off as you desire. If you were to watch a video or recording, the background sound can be stopped. … Continue reading
Out of the Mouth of Babes…
Out of the Mouth of Babes… – by A J Mithra A research team from the University of Bristol discovered recently that when a songbird chick opens wide, its parents see ultraviolet areas of the mouth that are invisible to humans. The researchers speculate that the ultraviolet highlights around the edges of the mouth make … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Leaving the Ark
In my reading this week, I read something that I had overlooked before. We know that the animals, birds and all critters came to Noah two by two to be placed in the safety of the Ark. And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, … Continue reading
Thick-billed Murre – Did GOD Create Us To Fall?
Thick-billed Murre – Did GOD create us to fall? – by A J Mithra Thick-billed Murres are unique birds.. They are flightless but their swimming migration may span enormous distances when these birds probably swim 1600 km (1000 miles) and they can dive as deep as 100 meters… The deepest recorded dive of a Thick-billed … Continue reading
Interesting Things! – Techy Ants
High-Tech Ants Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day. (Genesis 1:31) Why do ants like electricity and why can they sense microwaves? If evolution were true, how would ants evolve a love for electricity in only the short … Continue reading
Interesting Things – Increasingly Tangled Tree of Life
The Increasingly Tangled Tree of Life All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. (John 1:3) Researchers studying genetics have concluded that the evolutionary tree of life does not reflect the facts of biochemistry. By the 1960s, biochemists had concluded that living things could be grouped into two … Continue reading
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker – Chief Corner Stone’s Keystone
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker – Chief Corner Stone’s Keystone – By A J Mithra Although most non-birders believe that the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is a fictitious bird created just for the humorous name, in fact it is a widespread species of small woodpecker. Its habit of making shallow holes in trees to get sap is exploited by other … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Welcome Swallow
Newsletter: 4-6-10 Birds Australia North Queensland had planned to visit Cooktown for Easter, which turned out to be very wet throughout northeastern Queensland. A few intrepid souls, presumably not camping, made it there, but a friend and I spent a few days at Kingfisher Park in Julatten near Mossman before returning home. We did manage … Continue reading
Atlantic Puffin – The Deep Sea-Diver
Atlantic Puffin – The Deep Sea-Diver – by A J Mithra Dubbed “sea parrots” as well as “clowns of the sea,” Atlantic puffins sport large, brightly-colored beaks on their substantially-sized heads. Crisp black and white markings on their plumage, as well as superior diving capabilities, have led people to compare the northern seabirds to penguins. … Continue reading
The Eagle – The Loyal Mate..
The Eagle – The Loyal Mate.. – by A. J. Mithra Bald eagles are loyal to their mates during their lifetime. An eagle will usually look for a new mate only if its companion dies. So many out there still think, that JESUS is a dead god.. Is that the reason why they are on … Continue reading
He is Risen! Happy Easter
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. (John … Continue reading
