In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell. (Ezekiel 17:23 KJV) The phrase “Fowl (or Birds) of … Continue reading
The Feet – by A. J. Mithra
The foot shares the duties of locomotion with the wing. Birds with highly developed wings have poor feet. The swallow, an aerial bird, is an example. The chimney swift has a tiny foot, but enormously developed wings, and if placed on a flat surface is unable even to support itself. All aquatic and terrestrial birds … Continue reading
Cedar Waxwing – by A. J. Mithra
Cedar Waxwing The Cedar Waxwing is one of the few North American birds that specializes in eating fruit. It can survive on fruit alone for several months… The birds’ name derives from their appetite for cedar berries in winter… Cedar is used in the temple for purification.. Our body is the temple of GOD.. This … Continue reading
Sandhill Crane “Colt” Birdwatching
Our neighbor called 4 or 5 days before telling us that the Sandhill Cranes here in the community were sitting on a nest. Then Sunday afternoon (3/14/10) she called again to tell us that they were walking with the babies (born that morning). So these little Sandhill Crane “colts” are only a day old. “Sandhill … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Helmeted Friarbird
Newsletter 03-10-2010 As with the Pheasant Coucal last week, I didn’t have to leave the house to photograph the Helmeted Friarbird in the first photo on the red flowers of a nearby Umbrella Tree. This tree has been flowering profusely for weeks and attracting a noisy variety of Honeyeaters and Lorikeets. The Helmeted Friarbird – … Continue reading
Updating to the IOC World Bird List 2.4 version
For the last week, I have been working on updating the Birds of the World section to the new IOC World Bird List 2.4 version, which came out on March 7th. Not knowing that they update about every three to four months, the list was getting way behind. I had started updating to 2.3 when … Continue reading
Interesting Things – Ark, No Meat, Creator, Plus
While checking out Answers with Ken Ham, I found these interesting articles. Hope you find them informative. Animals on the Ark–here Kitty, Kitty? (Jan 11, 2010) Animals–no sin . . . no meat? (Mar 10, 2010) Creator–where did He come from? (Jan 13, 2010) The hummingbird-God’s Tiny Miracle! (Apr 5, 2007) Bird brained-it could be … Continue reading
Stork – The Kind Mother – by A. J. Mithra
Stork – The Kind Mother The Hebrew word for stork Is equivalent to “KIND MOTHER”, and the care of storks for their young, in their highly visible nests, made the stork a widespread emblem of parental care. The image of a stork carrying an infant wrapped in a sling held in its beak is common … Continue reading
Emu – The Model Father by A. J. Mithra
Emu – The Model Father Mr. Emu is the most loving and caring of all fathers of the bird community.. He not only builds the nest in a semi-sheltered hollow on the ground from bark, grass, sticks and leaves all by himself, but also incubates the eggs alone and takes care of the chicks all … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Dove’s Eyes and Voice
Here are some interesting thoughts about the Eyes and Voice of a Dove. We had an Eurasian Collared Dove land in our yard today. What a lovely bird, with such a soft color. I always enjoy watching them. The Eyes of A Dove: How beautiful you are, my darling, How beautiful you are! Your eyes … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – Yes, God is Good
Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. (Psalms 135:3 KJV) Words: John H. Gurney, Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship (London: 1851), based on Elizabeth L. C. Follen’s lyrics in Hymns for Children (Boston, Massachusetts: 1825). Music: Truro, from Psalmodia Evangelica, by Thomas Williams, 1789 … Continue reading
Is the Bride Ready? – A. J. Mithra
Is the Bride Ready? – A. J. Mithra Migration the most amazing natural phenomena on earth.. The longest migrations of all are those of birds. Israel, which is located right at the junction of three continents, is crossed by migrating birds of 300 different species, on a scale unparalleled anywhere in the world… Studies over … Continue reading
Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus 