At the Brevard Zoo today, we saw some Northern Cardinals flying really close to where I was standing. I was enjoying getting some photos, when we noticed that they were feeding a youngster who had fallen out of the nest. It had landed on a palm leaf right above the walkway where I was standing. … Continue reading
An Amazing Osprey Out Fishing!
Received this from an email and needs to be shared! Enjoy! But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the osprey, (Deuteronomy 14:12 KJV) BOTH THE BIRD AND THE PHOTOGRAPHY Hard to believe this Osprey got 5-6 fish at a time, then got a ‘flounder’ under 3 feet … Continue reading
I.O.C. World Bird List Version 8.2 – Updated
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” (Colossians 1:16-17 KJV) I finally finished … Continue reading
Those Who Wish To Sing
I received an email recently to ask if I would allow permission to use this photo: “Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.” (1 Chronicles 16:9 KJV) Since this beautiful singing Vireo is on the internet as Creative Commons, they were free to use it. Here is how a … Continue reading
Time For Another Update From The I.O.C.
The latest update from the I.O.C. [8.2] just came out yesterday. Thankfully, they are only doing two a year now, not four. So, while I dig in and rearrange and update this site, here are a couple of articles about the latest changes that might interest you. If you are new to this blog, several … Continue reading
Scissor-tailed Birds
In JJSJ’s [Dr. Jim] article, Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher, Oklahoma’s Long-tailed State Bird, he introduced you to the beautiful Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher. Today, I would like to show you three more “scissor-tailed” birds. The word “Scissor” is not mentioned in the Bible, at least that I can find. Yet, God told us in His Word: “This shall be written for … Continue reading
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher, Oklahoma’s Long-tailed State Bird
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher, Oklahoma’s Long-tailed State Bird Dr. James J. S. Johnson SCISSOR-TAILED FLYCATCHER in flight Photo credit: Oklahoma Dep’t of Wildlife Conservation He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. (Psalm 91:4) Feathers provide a soft aerodynamic covering for birds, and … Continue reading
Weniger ist mehr [Less is More]
What an amazing photo called Less is More. From a blog I follow
Avian And Attributes – Scarlet-plus Birds
“They shall spread over them a scarlet cloth, …” (Numbers 4:8a NKJV) “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” (Isaiah 1:18 KJV) Avian and Attributes – Scarlet II Scarlet This … Continue reading
Avian And Attributes – Scarlet
“And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” (Matthew 27:28-29 NKJV) Avian and Attributes – … Continue reading
Avian And Attributes – Scale
“Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, Measured heaven with a span And calculated the dust of the earth in a measure? Weighed the mountains in scales And the hills in a balance? Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, Or as His counselor has taught Him? With whom did … Continue reading
To Avoid Hunger, Don’t Be a Picky Eater
To Avoid Hunger, Don’t Be a Picky Eater ! – Dr. James J. S. Johnson And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. (Luke 10:8) Earlier today I was reviewing some pages in Peter Alden’s handy guidebook, NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD GUIDE TO NEW ENGLAND (Alfred A. … Continue reading