Reginald and Oliver’s Christmas Tree by Emma Foster

Reginald and Oliver’s Christmas Tree by Emma Foster

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

Great Egret Preening at Gatorland

Great Egret Preening at Gatorland

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

Grey Parrot at Gatorland – December 2017

Grey Parrot at Gatorland – December 2017

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

Birds of the Bible – Return of the Hoopoe Video

Birds of the Bible – Return of the Hoopoe Video

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

Mandarin Duck Pair at Zoo Miami

Mandarin Duck Pair at Zoo Miami

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

Avian And Attributes – Elegant

Avian And Attributes – Elegant

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

Avian And Attributes – Diamond

Avian And Attributes – Diamond

“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

Backyard Birdwatching, Enhanced by Mini-Habitat Planning, with an Application of Romans 13:7

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

Whinchat, Redstart, & Redchat:  Debunking the “Speciation” Myth Again

Whinchat, Redstart, & Redchat: Debunking the “Speciation” Myth Again

 Whinchat, Redstart, and Redchat:  Debunking the “Speciation” Myth Again Dr. James J. S. Johnson Are not two sparrows [στρουθια] sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.  Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than … Continue reading

Life List of All the Birds We Have Seen – Part I

Life List of All the Birds We Have Seen – Part I

There is a Page on this blog called Life List of All the Birds We Have Seen. It has needed to be updated, plus with all the broken links that I have been repairing, this is going to be the main emphasis for a while. The Avian and Attributes articles will continue to be produced also. As the … Continue reading

Avian And Attributes – Diademed

Avian And Attributes – Diademed

“Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.” (Isaiah 62:3 KJV) “You shall also be [so beautiful and prosperous as to be thought of as] a crown of glory and honor in the hand of the Lord, and a royal … Continue reading

Avian And Attributes – David’s

Avian And Attributes – David’s

“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” (Matthew 1:1 KJV) “While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit … Continue reading