Ian’s February 9, 2009 Newsletter An American birder once said to me something to this effect: “you’re so lucky in Australia, all our North American birds are so drab by comparison”. It may be the case that American Parrots are thin on the ground since the sad demise of the Carolina Parakeet, but I think, … Continue reading
Updated – More Species Pages
I have updated several more pages for the species: Jacanidae – Jacanas Meropidae – Bee-eaters Tinamidae – Tinamous On the slides, a “©” copyright symbol indicates a photo from the web and a “by” indicates one of the photographers with links on our sidebar. Please visit their sight to see many more fantastic shots. As … Continue reading
Bird Name Challenges
As I have been working, behind the scenes to obtain photos for the Birds of the World pages, it has been a challenge to match the birds up with their new names. Apparently the I.O.C. (International Ornithological Congress) has a goal to standardize the English names of birds. That is a good thing, but it … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Varied Sittella
Like the Australian Ringneck of last week, here is another variable species that occurs in easily recognizable races in different regions of mainland Australia: the Varied Sittella. I updated the Sittella gallery on the website on Saturday to include the southern ‘Black-capped Sittella’ and the nominate ‘Orange-winged Sittella’ that I’d recently photographed in South Australia … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – In The Branches
While going through some of the photos of the latest photographers that gave permission to use their photos, I kept seeing so many of the birds in the trees and on branches. With not to much difficulty, I found quite a few verses that tell of the birds in the branches or the trees. The … Continue reading
Two new Photographers added
Today I received the permission to use the photos from two sets of great photographers. Bob and Nan have their gallery at: http://bob-nan.smugmug.com/ They have traveled quite extensively, at least by their photo gallery. They have galleries for Serengeti; South Georgia; Brooks Fall – Alaska; Baja, California; Tanzania; Greenland and Canada; Africa; Antarctica, plus other … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Black Swan
Here’s a famous Australian icon, or perhaps I should say, Western Australian Icon – the Black Swan appears on the state coat of arms, reflecting Perth’s original name as the Swan River Settlement. The first Western Australian stamp, in 1854, was a Penny Black, but featured a Black Swan and not Queen Victoria. I first … Continue reading
Jacanas – Jacanidae Family
Jacanas or Jaçana are in the Jacanidae family of the CHARADRIIFORMES order. Their family is unique in that the Lord especially adapted them to feed among lily pads of the shallow freshwater wetlands throughout the tropical zone. They have long toes and claws that help distribute their weight over the lily pads. As they walk … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Migration
Even the stork in the sky Knows her seasons; And the turtledove and the swift and the thrush Observe the time of their migration; But My people do not know The ordinance of the LORD. (Jeremiah 8:7 NASB) That time of the year is approaching and for some birds, it has already started. What? Migration. … Continue reading
Bird Migration Mistakes
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of … Continue reading
Buddy Davis – Woodpecker Song
Buddy Davis’ Woodpecker Song about Creation of the Woodpecker, from AiG *
Galapagos: Showcase for Creation
Galapagos: Showcase for Creation, by John D. Morris, Ph.D.* is in this month’s Acts and Facts Magazine from Institute For Creation Research. Here are a few excerpt from the article: “The project’s leading question was: Is Galapagos a living laboratory for evolution or a showcase for creation?” “Darwin’s finches, “booby” birds, flightless cormorants, flamingos, frigate … Continue reading
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