Birds Are Wonderful: Y and Z !

January 3, 2020 by JJSJ

BIRDS ARE WONDERFUL . . . Y and Z !

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Jesus said: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink . . . Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, . . . your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26)

For ushering in the year of our Lord 2020, below follows the ninth (and last) installment of alphabet-illustrating birds of the world, as part of this new series (“Birds Are Wonderful — and Some Are a Little Weird“*). The letter Y is illustrated by Yellow-headed Blackbird, Yucatan Jay, and Yellow-eyed Penguin. The letter Z illustrated by Zino’s Petrel, Zigzag Heron, and Zone-tailed Hawk. Since this series is not using the Norwegian alphabet, this is the end of this series!

“Y” BIRDS: Yellow-headed Blackbird, Yucatan Jay, and Yellow-eyed Penguin.

“Z” BIRDS: Zino’s Petrel, Zigzag Heron, and Zone-tailed Hawk.

Birds are truly wonderful — and some, like the , are exquisitely beautiful, while others, like the are fascinatingly unusual, if not also a bit weird! (That concludes this series; however, there are thousands of birds that could have been included, so this series only introduced the biodiversity of birds, D.v.)

* Quoting “Birds Are Wonderful, and Some Are a Little Weird”, © AD2019—AD 2020 James J. S. Johnson [used here by permission].

Zino’s Petrel (Wikipedia sketch)

Birds Are Wonderful: V, W, and X !

January 2, 2020 by JJSJ

BIRDS ARE WONDERFUL . . . V, W, and X !

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Jesus said: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink . . . Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, . . . your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26)

For ushering in this year of our Lord 2020, below follows the eighth installment of alphabet-illustrating birds of the world, as part of this new series (“Birds Are Wonderful — and Some Are a Little Weird“*). The letter V is illustrated by Vasa Parrot, Vireos, and Vultures. The letter W illustrated by Wood Duck, Waxwings, and Whinchat. The letter X illustrated by Xavier’s Greenbul, Xingus Scale-backed Antbird, and Xantus’s Hummingbird.

“V” BIRDS: Vasa Parrot, Vireos, and Vultures.

“W” BIRDS: Wood Duck, Waxwings, and Whinchat.

“X” BIRDS: Xavier’s Greenbul, Xingus Scale-backed Antbird, and Xantus’s Hummingbird.

Birds are truly wonderful — some are gracefully beautiful, like Xantus’s Hummingbird, — and some, like the Vultures, are fascinatingly unusual, if not also a little weird! (Stay tuned for more, D.v.)

* Quoting from “Birds Are Wonderful, and Some Are a Little Weird”, (c) AD2019 James J. S. Johnson [used here by permission].

Birds Are Wonderful: S, T, and U !

January 1, 2020 by JJSJ

BIRDS ARE WONDERFUL . . . S, T, and U !

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Jesus said: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink . . . Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, . . . your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

For ushering in the year of our Lord 2020, below follows the seventh installment of alphabet-illustrating birds of the world, as part of this new series (“Birds Are Wonderful — and Some Are a Little Weird“*). The letter S is illustrated by Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Stork, and Starling. The letter T illustrated by Turkey, Trumpeter Swan, and Turnstone. The letter U illustrated by Ural Owl, Udzungwa partridge, and Umbrellabird.

“S” BIRDS: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Storks, and Starlings.

“T” BIRDS: Turkey, Trumpeter Swan, and Turnstone.

“U” BIRDS: Ural Owl, Udzungwa Partridge, and Umbrellabird.

Birds are truly wonderful — some are gracefully beautiful, like the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher — and some, like the bizarre-displaying Umbrellabird, are fascinatingly unusual, if not also a little weird! (Stay tuned for more, D.v.)

* Quoting from “Birds Are Wonderful, and Some Are a Little Weird”, (c) AD2019 James J. S. Johnson [used here by permission].

Scissortail in flight (Cornell Lab photo)

Birds Are Wonderful: P, Q, and R !

December 31, 2019 by JJSJ

BIRDS ARE WONDERFUL . . . P, Q, and R !

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Jesus said: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink . . . Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, . . . your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26)

For ushering in the year of our Lord 2020, below follows the sixth advance installment of alphabet-illustrating birds of the world, as part of this new series (“Birds Are Wonderful — and Some Are a Little Weird“*). The letter P is illustrated by Pinyon Jay, Puffins, and Peafowl. The letter Q illustrated by Quail, Quetzal, and Queen Carola’s Parotia. The letter L illustrated by Rhea, Raven, and Roadrunner.

“P” BIRDS: Pinyon Jay, Puffins, and Peafowl.

“Q” BIRDS: Quail, Quetzal, and Queen Carola’s Parotia.

“R” BIRDS: Rhea, Raven, and Roadrunner.

Birds are truly wonderful — and some, like the Peacock and Quetzal, are exquisitely beautiful, while others, like the rattlesnake-killing Roadrunner, are fascinatingly unusual, if not also odd-looking! (Stay tuned for more, D.v.)

* Quoting from “Birds Are Wonderful, and Some Are a Little Weird”, (c) AD2019 James J. S. Johnson [used here by permission].

Birds Are Wonderful: M, N, and O !

December 30, 2019 by JJSJ

BIRDS ARE WONDERFUL . . . M, N, and O !

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Jesus said: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink . . . Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, . . . your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26)

For welcoming in the year of our Lord 2020, below follows the fifth advance installment of alphabet-illustrating birds of the world, as part of this new series (“Birds Are Wonderful — and Some Are a Little Weird“*). The letter M is illustrated by Magpies, Magnificent Frigatebird, and Motmots. The letter N illustrated by Nightingale, Needle-billed Hermit, and Nighthawk (also called “Nightjar”). The letter O illustrated by Osprey, Oriental Stork, and Oystercatcher.

“M” BIRDS: Magpies, Magnificent Frigatebird, and Motmots.

“N” BIRDS: Nightingale, Needle-billed Hermit, and Nighthawk.

“O” BIRDS: Osprey, Oriental Stork, and Oystercatcher.

Birds are truly wonderful — and some, like the “egg-dumping” Oystercatcher, are a little bit odd, if not also weird! (Stay tuned for more, D.v.)

* Quoting from “Birds Are Wonderful, and Some Are a Little Weird”, (c) AD2019 James J. S. Johnson [used here by permission].

Birds Are Wonderful: J, K, and L !

December 29, 2019 by JJSJ

BIRDS ARE WONDERFUL . . . J, K, and L !

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Jesus said: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink . . . Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, . . . your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26)

For ushering in the year of our Lord 2020, below follows the fourth advance installment of alphabet-illustrating birds of the world, as part of this new series (“Birds Are Wonderful — and Some Are a Little Weird“*). The letter J is illustrated by Jack-Snipe, Junco, and Jackdaw. The letter K illustrated by Kiwi, Kites, and King of Saxony Bird-of-Paradise. The letter L illustrated by Loons, Loggerhead Shrike, and Little Spider-Hunter.

“J” BIRDS: Jack-Snipe, Junco, and Jackdaw.

“K” BIRDS: Kiwi, Kites, and King of Saxony Bird-of-Paradise.

“L” BIRDS: Loons, Loggerhead Shrike, Little Spider-Hunter.

Birds are truly wonderful — and some, like the King of Saxony Bird-of-Paradise, are a little bit extravagant-looking, if not also weird! (Stay tuned for more, D.v.)

* Quoting from “Birds Are Wonderful, and Some Are a Little Weird”, (c) AD2019 James J. S. Johnson [used here by permission].

Birds Are Wonderful: G, H, and I !

December 28, 2019 by JJSJ

BIRDS ARE WONDERFUL . . . D, E, and F !

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Jesus said: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink . . . Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, . . . your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26)

For ushering in the year of our Lord 2020, below follows the third advance installment of alphabet-illustrating birds of the world, as part of this new series (“Birds Are Wonderful — and Some Are a Little Weird“*). The letter G is illustrated by Gila Woodpecker, Grey-Crowned Crane, and Golden Plover. The letter H illustrated by Hoopoe, Hoatzin, and Hummingbird. The letter I illustrated by Iceland Gull, Ibis, and Invisible Rail.

“G” BIRDS: Gila Woodpecker, Grey-Crowned Crane, and Golden Plover.

“H” BIRDS: Hoopoe, Hoatzin, and Hummingbird.

“I” BIRDS: Iceland Gull, Ibis, and Invisible Rail.

Birds are truly wonderful — and some, like Hoopoe, are a little bit goofy-looking, if not also weird! (Stay tuned for more, D.v.)

* Quoting from “Birds Are Wonderful, and Some Are a Little Weird”, (c) AD2019 James J. S. Johnson [used here by permission].

Birds Are Wonderful: D, E, and F !

December 27, 2019 by JJSJ

BIRDS ARE WONDERFUL . . . D, E, and F !

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Jesus said: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink . . . Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, . . . your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26)

For ushering in the year of our Lord 2020, below follows the second advance installment of alphabet-illustrating birds of the world, as part of this new series (“Birds Are Wonderful — and Some Are a Little Weird“*). The letter D is illustrated by Diamond Firetail, Dead Sea Sparrow, and Doves. The letter E illustrated by Eiders, Egrets, and Edible-Nest Swiftlet. The letter F illustrated by Flamingos, Flamebacks, and Frogmouths.

“D” BIRDS: Diamond Firetail, Dead Sea Sparrow, and Doves.

“E” BIRDS: Eiders, Egrets, and Edible-Nest Swiftlet.

“F” BIRDS: Flamingos, Flamebacks, and Frogmouths.

Birds are truly wonderful — and some, like Edible-Nest Swiftlets and Frogmouths, are a little bit weird! (Stay tuned for more, D.v.)

* Quoting from “Birds Are Wonderful, and Some Are a Little Weird”, (c) AD2019 James J. S. Johnson [used here by permission].

Birds Are Wonderful: A, B, and C !

December 26, 2019 by JJSJ

BIRDS ARE WONDERFUL . . . A, B, and C !

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Jesus said: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink . . . Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, . . . your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25-26)

For ushering in the new year — the year of our Lord 2020 — below follows the first installment of alphabet-illustrating birds of the world, as part of this new series (“Birds Are Wonderful — and Some Are a Little Weird“*). The letter A is illustrated by Anhinga, Andean Condor, and Arctic Tern. The letter B illustrated by Bald Eagle, Baltimore Oriole, and Bewick’s Wren. The letter C illustrated by Cardinal, Chicken, and Cowbirds.

“A” BIRDS: Anhinga, Andean Condor, and Arctic Tern.

“B” BIRDS: Bald Eagle, Baltimore Oriole, and Bewick’s Wren.

“C” BIRDS: Cardinal, Chicken, and Cowbirds.

Birds are truly wonderful — and some, like cowbirds, are a little bit weird! (Stay tuned for more, D.v.)

* Quoting from “Birds Are Wonderful, and Some Are a Little Weird”, (c) AD2019 James J. S. Johnson [used here by permission].

Birdwatching is the right thing to do!

December 23, 2019 by JJSJ

Appreciating birds (including, but not limited to, Birdwatching) is the right thing to do!

Dr. James J. S. Johnson

Now begins a new Leesbird.com series (D.v.), on “Birds Are Wonderful! — And Some Are a Little Weird“.*

In this series we will learn to appreciate a variety of birds, while appreciating our great God Who made all those birds — and while also realizing that our great God made each of us who we are, though He could have made us otherwise!

Of course, birds began on Day 5, so birds are older than the human race — by 1 day — since God made the original human pair (Adam & Eve) on Day 6 of Creation Week.

Stay tuned!