Cardinals Watching Out For Fallen Baby

Cardinals Watching Out For Fallen Baby

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

I.O.C. World Bird List Version 8.2 – Updated

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

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.

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

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

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

Avian And Attributes – Scarlet-plus Birds

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

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

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