Luzon Bleeding-heart Dove by Dan at Zoo Miami
“Sing praise to the LORD, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.” (Psalms 30:4 NKJV)
Give Thanks – Bleeding-heart Dove
Tag Archives: Inspiration
Give Thanks – Eagle
Bald Eagle (close up) Lowry Park Zoo by Dan
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” (1 Chronicles 16:34 NKJV)
Give Thanks – Hornbill
Wrinkled Hornbill (Aceros corrugatus) Brevard Zoo by Lee
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples!” (1 Chronicles 16:8 NKJV)
Double Life of a Hummingbird – Creation Moments
Learn more about one of God’s most
unusual creatures by watching our video
“Double Life of the Hummingbird”
Who doesn’t love the beautiful hummingbird? You’ll love them even more after viewing our “Double Life of the Hummingbird” video! That’s because you’ll learn about the unique abilities their Designer has given them. Truly, hummingbirds bear evidence of God’s creative hand!
This Week’s Creation Action Moment:
1. Watch our “Double Life of the Hummingbird” video by clicking here or on the picture above.
[Used with permission of Creation Moments]
You Hold Me Up
Skimmer Baby Leaning against Parents Beak – ©Thomas C – NatlGeog – Pinterest
“If I say, “My foot slips,” Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up. In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” (Psalms 94:18-19 NKJV)
A Black Skimmer chick holding on to it’s parent. Adorable!
What verse(s) would you use for this photo?
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Many Thanks!
Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) singing ©Brindusa Art
As many of the readers of this blog know, I had back surgery on August 3rd. Before I mention the results of the surgery, I want to give some thanks.
#1 I want to thank the Lord for His Watching over all that has happened during this. Thanks and praise to a wonderful Savior who cares so much about us.
“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.” (Psalms 105:1 KJV)
#2 I want to thank all of you for your prayers and well wishes. Also, for continuing to keep up with the blog. I cannot thank you enough for that. Thank you.
“For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: ” (1 Peter 3:12a KJV)
American Oystercatchers (American Bird Conservancy photo)
#3 I want to especially thank Dr. James J. S. Johnson, who has been practically carrying on this blog, by providing almost an article a day. The articles have been very interesting and entertaining, as I detect by the remarks that have been posted. He posts occasional posts here, but Dr. Jim, as I call him, has written the last 11 posts. Thank you, Dr. Jim.
“We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.” (3 John 1:8 KJV)
My forty-five (45) minute surgery and an overnight stay in the hospital ended up being a two and a half hour surgery and five nights in the hospital. Then we I returned home on Tuesday (100 mile ride), I ended up in the Emergency Room the next day, here in town. It is taking me a while to get back up to strength.
I just found out yesterday why the longer surgery. While they were placing the wedge/cage by my vertebra, the vertebrae fractured due to soft bone. I started bleeding immediately and they had to stop to get that stopped. Then they had to figure out what to do with the vertebra. [How many times I have prayed for other’s surgeries that the Lord would guide their hands, and their thinking.] Thank you for praying.
As a result of that, I ended up with fluid in the sac by the lung. That had to be drained a few days after the surgery. I believe I am now on the mend. I am still weak and on medicine that has slowed me down from even thinking about blogging. See why I am so thankful for the last 11 articles by Dr. Johnson. Needless to say, I have not done any birdwatching. :)
SNOWY EGRET wading & shading (Mrs. Bursk Science Class blog)
Thanks again to all of you for your thoughts and prayers, and especially for the Lord who knew all about this before, during, and after the surgery, and never left me.
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If you missed the latest 11 articles by Dr. Jim:
Shake a Leg (or 2 or 3 or 4), Crab-Eater! – Aug 7
Crazy as a Coot! – Aug 8
Pinyon Jay, Grand Canyon’s Forester – Aug 9
Killdeer atop Killdeer: Appreciating Help from Others – Aug 10
Loggerhead Shrike: Converting Thorns into Meat-hooks – Aug 11
Oystercatchers Must be Gentiles – Aug 12
Eggs Taste Better if Salted – Aug 13
Penguin Eggs Tragedy – Aug 14
Shades of Snowies – Aug 15
Peregrine Falcon – Proactive Hunter – Aug 16
Egret Feathers Worth More Than Gold – Aug 17
Happy 55th Anniversary
Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) and Dan
My most favorite photo of Dan!
Today is our 55th Wedding Anniversary. On July 26, 1963 we said “I Do” and we would say it again today. I am thankful to the Lord for our Salvation #1, but also for His gift of Dan to me #2.
In honor of our anniversary, here are some of the photos I have caught of Dan as we have been out an about. My most recent one was taken July 16th this year. We were at the beach and he was busy taking a photo of something.
Dan at Atlantic Ocean
The photos leading up to the Galah and Dan
Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) trying to offer juice.
Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) Hopping on the camera
This is Birdwatching really close
Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) and Dan
Boat-billed Heron over Dan’s Shoulder by Lee at LPZ
Dan photographing one of the Peacocks
Dan at Magnolia Plantation
Retired Gunners Mate Dan at Patriots Point
Dan at work
Dan and a Radjah Duck Brevard Zoo
Galah and Dan Brevard Zoo by Lee
Dan at Work at Jacksonville Zoo
Dan
Dan and Black Skimmers
20090918 Circle B Dan at Work
Penguins being photographed by Dan
Dan searching for something to photograph
Dan feeding a Black Swan at Lake Morton
Caught Dan on the Boardwalk trying to find a bird
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24 KJV)
Take A Note
Secretarybird look straight at the lens – ©Pinterest – Rudi Luyten
You would like me to take a note?
Secretarybird -Notice the eyelashes – ©Pinterest
Looking down to start writing! [Notice the eyelashes]
Just because these are neat birds, decided to share these Secretarybird photos from Pinterest.
“Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,” (Proverbs 3:3 NKJV)
Amazing Grace – Andre Rieu
Thought you might enjoy this video.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
Graceful Prinia (Prinia gracilis) by Nikhil Devasar
T’was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Injured Roseate Spoonbill at Flamingo Gardens by Lee
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
‘Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) Neal Addy Gallery
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) ©WikiC
When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’ve first begun.
Indecisive Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Shall I Go To The This Way?
Shall I Go To That Way?
And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. (1 Kings 18:21 KJV)
Still Undecided As To Which Way To Go by Lee
Elijah went there and stood in front of the people. He said, “How long will it take you to make up your minds? If the LORD is the one and only God, follow him. But if Baal is the one and only God, follow him.” The people didn’t say anything. (1 Kings 18:21 NIrV)
Just About Decided
Elijah challenged the people: “How long are you going to sit on the fence? If GOD is the real God, follow him; if it’s Baal, follow him. Make up your minds!” Nobody said a word; nobody made a move. (1 Kings 18:21 MSG)
This Black-bellied Whistling-Duck was undecided about where to go. There were quite a few Whistling Ducks at Viera Wetlands, and they were playing “musical palm tree stubs.” They kept landing on these tree tops and chasing the other off. Yet, this verse comes to mind.
I trust all of us are decided about WHO we are going to follow.
Now for a picture of a Black-bellied Whistling-Duck by Dan [the much better photographer]
Black-bellied Whistling Duck by Dan
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is a large, gooselike duck with a long neck, long legs, and short tail. In flight, look for their broad wings, long neck, and hunched back.
When I Am Grown
Young Gallinule at Viera Wetlands
On the Fourth of July, yesterday, we were at Viera Wetlands, Viera, Florida and spotted this young Common Gallinule, depending on what they are calling it. Look at its feet. He/she has some growing to do to fit those feet.
Below is how it will look when it matures.
Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus) by Reinier Munguia
“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” (Psalms 37:25 KJV)
Another promise our Savior and Creator has given us. Lord’s Blessings.
Those Who Wish To Sing
I received an email recently to ask if I would allow permission to use this photo:
Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) singing ©nebirdsplus
“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 very artistic person painted it. Wow! I can hardly draw a stick man correctly!
Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) singing ©Brindusa Art
Here is a little about her:
I am a Christian woman who greatly enjoys painting and sharing some of the beauty she sees around her. I am very grateful for God’s grace and for this gift of painting that He’s given me…
Please visit her site and see this lovely drawing and her other drawings.
Those Who Wish To Sing Always Find A Song
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