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SIX ON A ROW
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“And thou shalt set them in two rows, six on a row, upon the pure table before the LORD.” (Leviticus 24:6 KJV)
Kilcowera Station- Six Emus on a Row ©SciAmerica
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Tag Archives: Nature
Lee’s Three Word Wednesday – 9/21/16
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PANTETH MY SOUL
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“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.” (Psalms 42:1b KJV)
Cormorant Panting at Gatorland by Lee
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Fossil Inventory: Surprises For Some – Re-post
FOSSIL INVENTORY: SURPRISES FOR SOME by Creation Moments
“And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.” (Genesis 1:24)
Everyone will remember those school textbook diagrams showing the ever-upward progression of living organisms, including man. We recall the horse series, found in textbooks and the museum displays showing the evolution of the horse – the first stage as a small mammal and, after several transitions, the modern horse. The claim that fossils in the rock layers show a progression from simple life in the lowest layers to the most complex life at the top accompanies these diagrams.
Horse series diagram promoting evolution from I.C.R.
Recently, the journal Science, reported that paleobiologists who study these fossils reevaluated all the fossil-bearing rocks that have been found in the last 180 years. What was their reaction to the meaning of the fossil record after their new inventory? “We may have been misled for twenty years,” said one scientist. Another commented, “For the first time, a large group of people is saying paleobiology has been making a mistake.” Why are they reacting this way? They have had to conclude, on the basis of the fossil evidence, that there never was an ever-upward progression of complexity of life forms as they had expected. The species that are represented in the fossil record show no evidence of the classic evolutionary development traditionally found in school textbooks.
In short, the fossil record supports the biblical claim that all the kinds of animals appeared about the same time.
Prayer:
I thank You, Lord, for the great diversity and beauty You have created in the living world. Amen.
Notes:
Creation, 9-11: 2001, p. 7, “Fossil re-count limits diversity.” Visual: Horse series diagram promoting evolution. Courtesy of the Institute for Creation Research. (Permission Creation Moments ©2016
Lee’s Addition:
It is good to see that some of the evolution scientist, paleobiologists) are opening their eyes to the true evidence.
Lee’s Two Word Tuesday – 9/20/16
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THE DOOR
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“A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it.” (Genesis 6:16 KJV)
The Door of the Ark at Ark Encounter by Lee
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Lee’s One Word Monday – 9/19/16
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FRUIT
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“And the land shall yield her fruit, and ye shall eat your fill, and dwell therein in safety.” (Leviticus 25:19 KJV)
Mockingbird at Gatorland 9-17-16 by Lee
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Sunday Inspiration – Passeriformes Review II
Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus) by Nikhil Devasar
Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold. (Job 36:24)
This is the second part of our review of the Passeriformes – Songbird families, which were all presented weekly. The slide show will show one or two photos from each family. These are in taxonomic order. Part I of the Review covered the New Zealand Wrens to Mottled Berry Hunters. This week we will review the Ioras to the Babblers.
Also, the links to these families will be listed and the article associated with them. There will be one more review (III). There are 131 families. All total, there are over 6,000 birds in these families and thankfully, most of them we were able to show. Some photos are protected by copyright and it was not possible to find a photo. Yet, there were more show than we would ever be able to see individually, in person.
Aegithinidae – Ioras
Campephagidae – Cuckooshrikes
Mohouidae – Whiteheads
Neosittidae – Sittellas
Eulacestomidae – Ploughbill
Oreoicidae – Australo-Papuan Bellbirds
Pachycephalidae – Whistlers and allies
Laniidae – Shrikes
Vireonidae – Vireos, Greenlets
Oriolidae – Figbirds, Orioles
Dicruridae – Drongos
Rhipiduridae – Fantails
Monarchidae – Monarchs
Corvidae – Crows, Jays
Corcoracidae – Australian Mudnesters
Melampittidae – Melampittas
Ifritidae – Ifrita
Paradisaeidae – Birds-of-paradise
Petroicidae – Australasian Robins
Picathartidae – Rockfowl
Chaetopidae – Rockjumpers
Eupetidae – Rail-babbler
Bombycillidae – Waxwings
Ptiliogonatidae – Silky-flycatchers
Hypocoliidae – Hypocolius
Dulidae – Palmchat
Mohoidae – Oos
Hylocitreidae – Hylocitrea
Stenostiridae – Fairy Flycatchers
Paridae – Tits, Chickadees
Remizidae – Penduline Tits
Nicatoridae – Nicators
Panuridae – Bearded Reedling
Alaudidae – Larks
Pycnonotidae – Bulbuls
Hirundinidae – Swallows, Martins
Pnoepygidae – Wren-babblers
Macrosphenidae – Crombecs, African Warblers
Cettiidae – Cettia Bush Warblers and allies
Scotocercidae – Streaked Scrub Warbler
Erythrocercidae – Yellow Flycatchers
Incertae-Sedis– Family Uncertain-Warbler, Hylia
Aegithalidae – Bushtits
Phylloscopidae – Leaf Warblers and allies
Acrocephalidae – Reed Warblers and allies
Locustellidae – Grassbirds and allies
Donacobiidae – Black-capped Donacobius
Bernieridae – Malagasy Warblers
Cisticolidae – Cisticolas and allies
Timaliidae – Babblers
Pellorneidae – Fulvettas, Ground Babblers
Chestnut-backed Scimitar Babbler (Pomatorhinus montanus) ©WikiC
Here are the Sunday Inspiration articles that were written about these families.
Cuckooshrikes ~ “There’s Something About That Name” ©The Hyssongs
Whistlers and Avian Friends ~ “”The Love of God” ~ Dr. Richard Gregory
Shrikes and Vireos ~ “El Shaddai” – by Nell Reese
Figbirds, Orioles and Drongos ~ “He Touched Me” -~ ©The Hyssongs
Fantails ~ “So Send I You” – Men’s Quartet – Faith Baptist
Monarchs ~ “He’s Looking on You” ~ by Dr. Richard Gregory
Crows and Jays ~ “Peace Medley” ~ by Faith Baptist Choir
Independence Day ~ “Military Medley” ~ Faith Baptist Orchestra
From Mud to Beauty ~ “I Heard The Voice of Jesus” ~ By Sean Fielder
Australian Robin and Friends ~ “Hiding in the Shadow of the Rock” ~ © Dr. Richard Gregory
Deep Love of Jesus ~ “Oh The Deep, Deep, Love of Jesus” ~ Megan Fee and Jill Foster
Tits, Chickadees and Penduline Tits ~ “Just a Little Talk With Jesus Makes It Right” ~ Vegter Quartet (together for Vi’s 90th Birthday)
Larks ~ “His Eye Is On The Sparrow ” – by Kathy Lisby, Faith Baptist Church
Bulbuls ~ “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us” ~ played by Megan Fee and Jill Foster
Swallows and Martins ~ “If I Don’t Have Love” ~ by Jessie Padgett – Special at Faith Baptist
Wren-babblers – Crombecs and Bush Warblers – “Bow The Knee” ~ Sheila Vegter and Jacob (her son who is playing the piano and singing)
Little Beauties From The Lord ~ “Beautiful Saviour (Fairest Lord Jesus)”) ~ by Kid’s Choir at Faith Baptist
Reed Warblers ~ “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” ~ by Miss Anna Pletcher (12 years old) on piano
Grassbirds and Allies ~ “The Church’s One Foundation” – Megan Fee, Cody Hancock & Dakota Hancock ~ at Faith Baptist
Worthy The Lamb ~ “Worthy The Lamb” ~ Choir at Faith Baptist Church
Cisticolas and Singing ~ “How Can I Keep From Singing?” ~ by the Trio + 1 (Pastor Jerry, Reagan Osborne, Caleb & Jessie Padgett) Faith Baptist
Fulvettas, Ground Babblers ~ “Everything’s Fine” ~ ©Hyssongs
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I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. (Psa 77:11)
“Were You There, When They Crucified My Lord” – Communion Music – Organ & Piano
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Sunday Inspiration – Passeriformes Review I
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Lee’s Seven Word Sunday – 9/18/16
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OUT OF DARKNESS INTO
HIS MARVELLOUS LIGHT
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“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” (1 Peter 2:9 KJV)
Ibises and Wood Storks – Some coming out into the sun at Lake Morton by Lee
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Lee’s Six Word Saturday – 9/17/16
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WILL HE OFFER HIM A SCORPION?
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Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?” (Luke 11:12 KJV)
Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis).With Scorpion ©WikiC
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Lee’s Five Word Friday – 9/16/16
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I WILL SEE HIS FACE
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“And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.” (Genesis 32:20 KJV)
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) ©Flickr Justin
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Liarbird or Lyrebird – AussieBirder’s Neat Blog
My friend from Australia, whom I’ve met through blogging, has a really interesting post. It is about the Lyrebird which we have written about before. He has a segment about a young lyrebird practicing his mating dance. I love it. There are other birds mentioned also. Aussiebirder always has neat articles. Enjoy!
Lyrebird or Liarbird – A Rainforest Treasure
As we leave an unusually wet winter and enter the beautiful early spring, with wildflowers blooming, I took off early one morning into the Southern Highlands to Barren Grounds National Park for another attempt at finding the elusive and endangered Eastern Ground Parrot.
Above photo is taken from the sign in the park of the two endangered species of birds in Australia which live in the scrubby heathlands of the highlands. One reason why these birds have become endangered is that both these birds are predominately ground dwellers, and seldom fly. This makes them very vulnerable to predators, especially humans, ferule cats and foxes.
………….To read the rest of the article and see his video and recordings CLICK HERE:
Thanks, AussieBirder, for such an interesting article.
See Also:
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Displaying Superb Lyrebird
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Lee’s Four Word Thursday – 9/15/16
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JACOB STOLE AWAY UNAWARES
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“And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.” (Genesis 31:20 KJV)
Indian Peafowl with immature Stealing away ©WikiC
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Lee’s Three Word Wednesday – 9/14/16
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WENT IN HASTE
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“Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.” (Daniel 6:19 KJV)
Madagascar Hoopoe (Upupa marginata)©Icenipost
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