Evidence from Geology – October 13 “When Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, the resulting blast cloud snapped off huge trees for 150 square miles around the mountain. At the same time an avalanche of mud sped down from the top of the mountain into Spirit Lake, causing a wave almost 900 feet … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – White-breasted Whistler
Newsletter: 10/13/2009 As I was driving south from Katherine, NT, on the first day of my return journey home and faced with the prospect of repeating in reverse the long drive through Mount Isa, Adventure whispered seductively in my ear ‘why not go home via the Gulf of Carpentaria and look for White-breasted Whistlers?’. So, … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Stork II
Yesterday, Dan and I went out to the Circle B Bar Reserve for some birdwatchng. I think I would have to call it, “Stork Day.” From our photos, I have counted well over 100 Wood Storks and that doesn’t count the ones we didn’t photograph. It is time to find out some more about the … Continue reading
Limpkin Page Updated 10-13-09
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD! (Psalms 150:6) CLASS – AVES, Order – GRUIFORMES, Family – Aramidae – Limpkin Limpkin Family Aramidae Limpkin Aramus guarauna Finding Photos for Limpkins was not a problem for us. That is one of the birds we see very frequently in this area. * Information … Continue reading
Montezuma Oropendola by Donna L. Watkins
By Donna L. Watkins (Guest Author) © 2008 Donna L. Watkins – Montezuma Oropendola – La Selva The Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) is a New World tropical bird and I’ve been getting quite a show from the colony that is nesting here at La Selva Reserve in Costa Rica. The unforgettable song of the male … Continue reading
Creation Moments – Columbus Day article
B. C. – Before Columbus King Solomon also built a fleet of ships at Ezion Geber, which is near Elath on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom. (1 Kings 9:26) Normally, it would not be unusual to find a stone with engraving on it in South America. But a stone … Continue reading
Eye of the Beholder – Ibises and Crane
Last week while reading by the window that overlooks our small backyard, my eye caught movement. When I looked out, under the tree in the shade stood a Sandhill Crane surrounded by 8 or 9 White Ibises. The Ibises walked toward my way and were digging and checking out our lawn. The group kept moving … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Yellow-rumped Munia/Mannikin
Newsletter – 10/6/2009 Although last week’s bird, the Gouldian Finch, was a welcome encounter in Wyndham my main target in the Kununurra district of NE Western Australia was another finch, the Yellow-rumped Munia or Mannikin (members of the genus Lonchura are usually called Mannikins in Australia and Munias overseas). This species has a very restricted … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – How Great Thou Art
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. (Psalms 145:3) Author: Carl Boberg, 1859-1940 Tr. By Stuart K. Hine, 1899- Musician: Swedish Melody Arr. By Stuart K. Hine, 1899- (by Sean Fielder) How Great Thou Art O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds … Continue reading
The Gospel Message
The Gospel Message is that Jesus Christ, the Creator, came to earth and died for us. It is up to us to accept, by faith, what He has done for us. He loves us, and wants to be our Savior, Lord, and King. Please read the basic message of the whole gospel below and seriously … Continue reading
When I Consider! – Turkey Vulture
We get to see lots of Turkey Vultures in this area. I have seen trees just loaded with them. They are ugly to look at, but are very useful. The following is the October 6th’s “Evidence from Biology” article from A Closer Look at the Evidence, by Richard and Tina Kleis: “The Turkey Vulture has … Continue reading
Ian Juby’s Newsletter – Oct 2009
Ian Juby just sent out his latest newsletter and it is also available at his blog. The article features the new “Ardi” that is suppose to prove our ancestors were related to this fossil. Personally, I believe it will become another hoax like “Luci,” but time will tell. So God created man in his own … Continue reading
