Interesting Things – Increasingly Tangled Tree of Life

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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

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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

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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

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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 →

White-fronted Bee-eater – The Life Guards

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White-fronted Bee-eater – The Life Guards – by A. J. Mithra The White-fronted Bee-eater, Merops bullockoides, is a species of Bee-eater widely distributed in sub-equatorial Africa. This species, like other bee-eaters, is a richly colored, slender bird, with a distinctive black mask, white forehead, square tail and a bright red throat. The upperparts are green, … Continue reading →

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Spotted Bowerbird

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Bird of the Week: Spotted Bowerbird Newsletter: 3/30/2010 I’ve recently been updating the Bowerbird galleries on the website, including those of the Satin, Great Bowerbirds and Spotted. Both the Satin and Great have featured as bird of the week in the past, so here is the Spotted Bowerbird. It is closely related to the similar … Continue reading →