This is a repost of Heaven’s New Jerusalem and Birds – Jasper. This series originally appeared in 2019. (With a little dusting and updating they will all be reposted in the coming days. Stay tuned.) “And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation … Continue reading
Dr. James J. S. Johnson Birds of Grand Canyon, Part 1: Introduction Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder? To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is, on the wilderness, wherein there is no man? To satisfy the desolate and … Continue reading
This is a repost of Introduction to the Heaven’s New Jerusalem and Birds. This series originally appeared in 2019. (With a little dusting and updating they will all be reposted in the coming days. Stay tuned.) I am currently attending a ladies Bible study class on Heaven. It is very interesting, and of course, when … Continue reading
This is a repost of the original that appeared on (February 22, 2019) “O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth!” (Psalms 8:9 NASB) Before matching the bird’s colors to the Foundation Stones, here are some facts and photos to help us understand the colors of the twelve foundations, if … Continue reading
” O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. When I consider Your heavens, the work … Continue reading
Merlin, the Squealing-Laughter Falcon of Saskatchewan Dr. James J. S. Johnson MERLIN perching (Animalia-life.club photo credit) These things be of (the) fowls which ye shall not eat, and shall be eschewed of you (and shall be shunned by you); an eagle, and a gripe [i.e., gryphon], [and] an aliet [or “merlyon”, as in some early … Continue reading
When you think about seagull conservation, you might feel like laughing. Years ago, in AD2015, I wrote about an avian conservation success, the comeback of the Trumpeter Swan—specifically, increasing the American population of Trumpeter Swans from less than 70 to well beyond 46,000! (See “Trumpeter Swans: Trumpeting a Wildlife Conservation Comeback”, posted at https://leesbird.com/2015/08/21/trumpeting-a-wildlife-conservation-comeback/ .) … Continue reading
“And Haman answered the king, “For the man whom the king delights to honor, let a royal robe be brought which the king has worn, and a horse on which the king has ridden, which has a royal crest placed on its head.” (Esther 6:7-8 NKJV) There are various Latin/scientific names for the “Crested” birds. … Continue reading
In this post let’s investigate the name of “elegans.” Before I reveal what that means, let’s look at a few birds with “elegans” in its Scientific/Latin name. That’s enough to give a view of some of the “elegans.” Just looking at the variety, I have no clue as to what “elegans” means. :) This photo … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day! I wonder if all the Bird Mother’s have a special Day? Thought I would see what photos from the past have mom’s and youngsters. Let’s See!! Well, I think you get the idea. Mother’s can be very busy at times. Enjoy your day! “HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER,” which is the first … Continue reading
“For You meet him with the blessings of goodness; You set a crown of pure gold upon his head.” (Psalms 21:3 NKJV) Coronata is our Scientific/Latin word today. When I saw this name for birds, without looking up the word, I thought it had to have something to with a coronation, a king, or maybe … Continue reading
As we start the new series about the bird’s Scientific/Latin names, a verse came to mind about His name. Of course, that is referring to God, but I like the “What is His name” part. So, for now (unless some suggest a different one) that will be the name of these articles. “Who has ascended … Continue reading
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