Seeing as Bird of the Moment has been such a rarity lately, I thought I’d finish the year on a special note. So here’s a species that I always wanted to photograph, but never thought I would: maybe on the ‘if the god(s) is/are kind bucket list’. But before that here is my greetings of … Continue reading
“LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:” (Psalms 10:17 KJV) “Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.” (Psalms 31:2 KJV) Avian and Attributes – Ear (Eared) E’AR, n. [L. … Continue reading
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:11-12 KJV) MERRY CHRISTMAS from Dan and I, and from our writers, who add so … Continue reading
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” (Psalms 37:4 KJV) While enjoying the birds and critters at Gatorland this week, I had another enjoyable adventure. In fact, at breakfast this morning, I was chuckling as I was again relating my tale to Dan. Most know that Dan … Continue reading
Reginald and Oliver’s Christmas Tree by Emma Foster Before the heavy snow fell, Reginald and the turkeys settled into their fortress. Reginald knew now that he had to start looking for a Christmas tree. When the snow lightened, Reginald decided he should find a tree. One morning he left in search of the perfect Christmas … Continue reading
I love watching the Great Egret with their long flowing feathers. Today the breeze was blowing gently and was able to catch this beautiful Great Egret on Video. Enjoy! “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He … Continue reading
The Grey Parrot today at Gatorland looked quite bright-eyed. This was taken straight from the camera, no editing, and loaded up on my Flickr Site. This is an experiment. Since so many photos disappeared off of WordPress, I am trying to see how placing them on Flickr might be a new option. [One problem: Can’t … Continue reading
Updated 2/20/18 The original video is no longer online. Here is a cute Hoopoe chick sticking its head out to see the world. This is a very interesting video about a Hoopoe parent and chick. It is worth the watch. I have always enjoyed looking at their beauty. The Creator really put a special touch on … Continue reading
While working on the Life List of All the Birds We Have Seen, I came across this video and decided to share it. We were at the Wings of Asia Aviary at Zoo Miami. “When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is … Continue reading
Elegant Euphonia “Then Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked him. Dressing him in an elegant robe, they sent him back to Pilate.” (Luke 23:11 NIV) “And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.” (Luke 23:11 KJV) Christ … Continue reading
“Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou … Continue reading
Backyard Birdwatching, Enhanced by Mini-Habitat Planning, with an Application of Romans 13:7 Dr. James J. S. Johnson Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. (Romans 13:7) Christian birdwatchers have a wonderful freedom (and responsibility), due to the principle … Continue reading
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