Redwinged Blackbird male in flight (Trek nature photo) Redwing Pond was named for its redwinged blackbirds, which loved the pondshore’s cattails. Dr. James J. S. Johnson Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water? (Job 8:11) Wetlands are defined by their mix of hydrophilic plants (such as “rush” and “flags” and cattails), … Continue reading
The Wordless Book by jmiketish * For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16 KJV) But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom … Continue reading
When I showed the first From My Window, you could see this is just a neighborhood with a small retention pond behind our home. Well, the latest photo, taken by Dan, came as a surprise. While I was finishing up my breakfast, I noticed, what I thought was a crumpled up paper on the other … Continue reading
“Therefore I will give thanks to You among the nations, O LORD, And I will sing praises to Your name.” (Psalms 18:49 NASB) Thank You!!, Thank You!! again for all visits and views of this blog. Last night (Oct 31, 2019) sometime the counter flipped over the Two Million mark on the visitor counter on … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Moment – Sunbittern by Ian Montgomery I’ve recently returned from a three week trip to South America with Trish, a close, birding friend of mine from Townsville. Our main destination was the Pantanal in western Brazil, a wetland famous for birds and jaguars, where we spent two weeks. On the way … Continue reading
“My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word.” (Psalms 119:148 NKJV) Most of us don’t need coffee to open our eyes, but some do. Owls would not need to worry about being awake during the night watches, because that is when they are most active. Just thought you … Continue reading
“16 a falcon, and a swan, and a ciconia, 17 and a dipper, a porphyrio, and a rearmouse, a cormorant, 18 and a calidris, all in their kind; also a lapwing and a bat.” Deuteronomy 14:16-18 Wycliffe Bible (WYC) Now here is an interesting interpretation of these 3 verses. We are going to look at these … Continue reading
“And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,” (Leviticus 11:18 KJV) Bible Birds – Pelican Introduction The Pelican is mentioned in three verses in the Bible (KJV). In Leviticus 11:18 and in Deuteronomy 14:17, the Pelican is listed as one of the “Do Not Eat” birds. The Jewish people, from God’s chosen people, were given … Continue reading
McGuffey Readers were a series of graded primers for grade levels 1-6. They were widely used as textbooks in American schools from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century, and are still used today in some private schools and in homeschooling. [Posting these for young readers to enjoy and practice reading while school is out.] … Continue reading
McGuffey Readers were a series of graded primers for grade levels 1-6. They were widely used as textbooks in American schools from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century, and are still used today in some private schools and in homeschooling. LESSON LII. oak dusk fight squeak ruf’fled bag Fred whoo a wake’ creep’ing THE OWL. 1. “Where did you get that owl, Harry?” … Continue reading
LESSON XI. twit-twee bough (bow) twit-twit top’most lock spray mate close’ly ros’y an’swer (an’ser) WHAT A BIRD TAUGHT. 1. Why do you come to my apple tree, Little bird so gray? Twit-twit, twit-twit, twit-twit-twee! That was all he would say. 2. Why do you lock your rosy feet So closely round the spray? Twit-twit, … Continue reading
“16 a falcon, and a swan, and a ciconia, 17 and a dipper, a porphyrio, and a rearmouse, a cormorant, 18 and a calidris, all in their kind; also a lapwing and a bat.” Deuteronomy 14:16-18 Wycliffe Bible (WYC) Now here is an interesting interpretation of these 3 verses. We are going to look at these … Continue reading
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