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
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Black-winged Monarch
From: Ian Montgomery Newsletter 12/7/2009 Subject: Bird of the Week: Black-winged Monarch If you live on the east coast of Australia, you may be familiar with the very similar Black-faced Monarch. The Black-winged Monarch, distinguishable by paler grey upper parts and contrasting black wings, is, however, a Cape York specialty migrating from PNG in the … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – Speed Away – Fanny Crosby
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:19-20 KJV) Words: Fanny … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – Praise the Giver of All
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. (James 1:17 KJV) Words: Fanny Crosby, in Bright Jewels for the Sunday School, by Robert Lowry et al. (New York: Biglow & Main, 1869). Music: William F. Sherwin … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – Christmas Brings Joy To Every Heart
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NKJV) Words: Bernhardt S. Ingemann, 1840 (Julen har bragt velsignet bud); translated from Danish to English by Cecil Cowdrey. Music: Christmas Brings Joy, Christoph E. Weyse, 1841 Christmas brings joy to every heart, Sets old and young rejoicing, What angels sang once to … Continue reading
The Snow has been turned on again
Well, WordPress has turned on the snow again this year, so even though it is currently 59 degrees here in Central Florida, IT’S SNOWING. It’s about the only way we get any down here. They turn it on for about a month, so, if it is a bother, it will be gone soon. For those … Continue reading
April Lorier’s Article about the Ravens
Who is Worth More – Me or Ravens? The price of everything – that’s gas, groceries, utilities and other essentials – is going up weekly. Sometimes I feel like asking, “Are You aware of this, God? What are You going to do about this situation? It was during one of these pessimistic periods that I … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Spotted Whistling Duck
Newsletter – 12/3/2009 Another late bird of the week, I regret, as I’ve just returned from a ten day trip to Cape York, not famous for its internet facilities, or any facilities for that matter. I’m home now and will play catch-up with another bird of (this) week over the next few days. Australia is … Continue reading
