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Birdwatching in Polk County – December 2009
What an interesting list of birds have been seen and counted here in Polk County, FL the last few days. On Saturday, the 19th, the Christmas Bird count was done on a windy day. According to the Ledger (our local newspaper), the count was low for some birds like tree swallows. Only 3 were spotted, … Continue reading
Christmas Birds – Green
This is the second set of Christmas Birds. This time the Green Birds are featured. Hope you enjoyed the Christmas Birds – Red. Again the Lord created these birds and colored them for their protection and to show off to their mates. There are many more that could be shown, but time is short this … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Frill-necked Monarch
Newsletter – 12/16/2009 On our recent trip to Cape York Peninsula, we came across several Frill(-neck)ed Monarchs in the Lockhart River – Iron Range district. This is quite similar to the Pied Monarch of the wet tropics of northeastern Queensland, but lacks the black breast band and has a more extensive frill and broader blue … Continue reading
Christmas Birds – Red
Now that Christmas is less than a week away, it’s time to see some of the birds that have “traditional” Christmas colors. Today’s color will be birds that have some sort of red on them. Plans are for other colors to be shown during the week. When the Lord created the birds (fowls), He used … Continue reading
Christmas Gospel Presentation
Last Saturday, at Faith Baptist Church, we had a Free Shopping Day for about 400 less fortunate ones in our community. It was a great day and you can see some of the photos taken by either Pam or Dan and I. Check out the links below to see all the activity. . Preparations Friday … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Jerusalem and Bethlehem Area
I thought it would be interesting to find out about what birds Mary and Joseph might have seen on their journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem to register for the census. And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census … Continue reading
Updated – Hoatzin
Updated 12/17/09 I just updated the Hoatzin’s article “Interesting Birds – Hoatzin”. Two videos were added to show this amazing bird. One is repeated here and both are on the Hoatzin page. To find out more aboat this strange bird that the Lord created – Click Here.
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Golden-shouldered Parrot
Newsletter: 12/8/2009 The Hooded Parrot featured as bird of the week at the end September following our encounter with some at Pine Creek in the Northern Territory. This week we have its rarer, and just as beautiful, close relative the Golden-shouldered Parrot of Cape York Peninsula, which we saw last week on our way back … Continue reading
Birdwatching at Home – December 2009
December is that busy time of the year when you don’t get to do as much birdwatching as you would like to do. There are so many other things going on and then we had several days where it rained or was overcast. But, all is not lost. There is always the window to look … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – The Friendly Beasts
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:6-7 NKJV) Words: Unknown author, 12th Century; translated … Continue reading
Interesting Things – Stinking Poison Bird – Pitohui
But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren. (Acts 14:2) Another interesting article from Creation Moments: “The hooded pitohui is an evil-smelling, blue jay-sized bird that is native to New Guinea. The bird has been known to science since 1827, but they held a secret that only began … Continue reading
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