The Amazing Giraffe Here are two different videos about the Giraffe telling about how God has created them with a special feature called the “wonder net.” This really called the “rete mirabile.” See an article I did, “Interesting Things – Why Birds Don’t Wear Socks“, from information from Creation Moments. The first video is from … Continue reading
Interesting Things – The Platypus
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. (Revelation 4:11 KJV) Scientific classification < Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Monotremata Family: Ornithorhynchidae Genus: Ornithorhynchus Blumenbach, 1800 Species: O. anatinus The platypus is roughly half … Continue reading
Happy 49th Birthday!
Today, March 20th, 2009, is my 49th Birthday! Not my original birth birthday, but my spiritual birthday. On March 20th of 1960, which was a Sunday, I attended Crossroads Baptist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana at the invite of my sister and her husband. I decided to go that day, to break a record of attending … Continue reading
Peterson Field Guide – Videos
I finally got all the current “Peterson Field Guide” – Videos posted and they are all indexed on the following page. I trust you will watch them and some of the additional links provided here on this site. The Videos are very good and you can learn much from them. Hopefully, they will be producing … Continue reading
Finches
Finches are a diverse group united by their short, heavy bills designed for cracking seeds as well as a tendency toward bright colors and cheerful songs. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Finches” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube *
Sparrows
Sparrows are a family that deserve a second look. Often maligned as being dull-colored and confusing, with a little study sparrows become a favorite of many birdwatchers. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Sparrows” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube See Also: Birds of the Bible – Sparrows I Birds of the … Continue reading
Northern Cardinal
A serious contender for the title of “Most Brilliant Backyard Bird,” the Northern Cardinal is on just about everyone’s list of favorite birds. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Northern Cardinal” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube See Also: Michael Cardinal
Thrushes
From suburban backyards to the deep wilderness, thrushes are widely regarded as our most gifted singers. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Common” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube
American Robin
Roger Tory Peterson referred to the American Robin as the one bird that everybody knows, but there’s more to this species than its trademark orange breast. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “American Robin” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube
Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers are surely one of the most distinctive families of birds, hitching their way up trees, chiseling out their food with specially designed bills and reinforced skulls. Woodpeckers tend to be attractively clad in bold patterns of black, white, and red. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Woodpeckers” Video is from petersonfieldguides … Continue reading
Flycatchers
Flycatchers as a family aren’t as well known as warblers or finches, yet they comprise the most diverse family of birds in the New World. Take a peek inside the not-so-well-known but still fascinating family. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Flycatchers” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube