Mallards like to float about in rainwater-runoff puddles and pools—in fact, a group of Mallards is sometimes called a “puddle” of Mallards. Mostly unnoticed by humans (even though Mallards are the world’s most ubiquitous duck), these delightful ducks serenely enjoy their own small part of God’s great global water cycle. At my home, our front … Continue reading
Dr. James J. S. Johnson And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen. EXODUS 28:5 Cardinal males are red birds, easy to see. Yet cardinal females have a softer-hued beauty of their own. Just as the Old Testament Tabernacle blended theological meaning with aesthetically attractive colors—as exemplified by Exodus … Continue reading
The other day while I was filling my gas tank, I looked up and spotted a Hawk flying overhead. He (or she) kept flying back and forth slowly. I have no clue as to what kind of hawk it was, but wondered which verses mentions the hawk? We have written about hawks many times here … Continue reading
Our Black-bellied Whistling Ducks have shown up again this winter just like previous years. I’ve written about them many times, but I am always glad when they return each winter. I searched through some previous post about them and found this one from 2011. I especially like the verse quoted, “”I will instruct thee and … Continue reading
I haven’t been active here for several months. So, it’s time to start writing posts again. An explanation is due to those of you who follow this blog. On October 17th, the love of my life went to heaven. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” The Lord chose … Continue reading
Dr. James J. S. Johnson For the invisible things of Him [i.e., the God of the Bible] from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and deity; so that they are without excuse [αναπολογητους]; because that, when they knew God, they glorified … Continue reading
Swans Return, in November, for Chesapeake Bay Over-wintering Dr. James J. S. Johnson To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven . . . . He hath made every thing beautiful in his time; also He has set the world in their heart, so that no man … Continue reading
Dr. James J. S. Johnson Ever seen a crow [Corvus brachyrhynchos] on a road, struggling to consume roadkill? Yesterday I approached a crow in the road, as I was commuting—the crow was struggling to pull edible portions of meat from roadkill—it looked like a squirrel. Like the Holy Land’s ravens [Corvus corax] who are mentioned … Continue reading
BUFFLEHEAD DUCKS’ DEPENDABLE MIGRATION TIMING Dr. James J. S. Johnson Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. (Proverbs 22:29) When I think of Bufflehead ducks (Bucephala albeola), I am reminded of the authoritative advice (“words of the wise”) of Proverbs 22:29, regarding … Continue reading
Dr. James J. S. Johnson Yea, the stork in the heaven knows her appointed times; and the turtledove and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their return; but My people know not the judgment of the LORD. (Jeremiah 8:7) The Bible mentions migratory birds – for examples, storks, turtledoves, cranes, and swallows are … Continue reading
Dr. James J. S. Johnson Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. (Psalm 100:1) SWIFT is a fitting name for the swallow-like birds that swiftly dart, here-and-there, zigzagging and zipping and catching flying fast-food on the wing. Also, they are known for nesting inside traditional chimneys. One of the well-known varieties of … Continue reading
Birdwatching Thru The Bible – Birds Mate For Life While reading through an article about animals mating for life, they listed these birds: 11 Animals That Mate for Life Bald Eagles “As an eagle stirs up its nest, Hovers over its young, Spreading out its wings, taking them up, Carrying them on its wings,” (Deuteronomy … Continue reading
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