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
Blog Updates – 10-05-09
I have been working behind the scenes to make some changes and additions: Some Updates today on the blogs: Bittern Bittern Photos Sunbittern Torrey’s Topical Textbook – Birds
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Gouldian Finches
Newsletter 10-03-09 I’m now back home in North Queensland, so it’s perhaps appropriate to select as bird of the week one photographed at the farthest point reached during the trip: Wyndham on the Cambridge Gulf in NE Western Australia. I wanted to go to Wyndham, 100 Km from Kununurra, only because it is on the … Continue reading
Bird Song Quiz from Birds and Bloom
Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches. (Psalms 104:12 ESV) Play the Video from Birds and Bloom Magazine and see how many you get right. I did not get 100% because I do not see some of them in this area. Visit their videos page at http://www.youtube.com/user/birdsandblooms
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Grey-crowned Rosy Finch
Newsletter 03-25-09 I have at last finished major changes to the website and can now look forward to turning my attention back to Australian birds. I’m planning trips soon to chase up a few Australian species that haven’t made it to the website yet. In the meantime, here is yet another bird from St Paul … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Crested Tern
Newsletter 03-20-09 Please accept my apologies for a late posting this week. At the end of January I was in Cairns and we visited Palm Cove, north of the city, to search for an immature Laughing Gull (http://www.birdway.com.au/larini/laughing_gull/index.htm), that has been spending the Northern winter there. Laughing Gulls are rare trans-Pacific vagrants in Australia and … Continue reading
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