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Pileated Woodpecker, in Denton County, Texas? | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
And the same John [i.e., John the Baptist] had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. (Matthew 3:4) Sometimes you see a bird that "should" be somewhere else: "Hey, bird, you're not supposed to be here!" PILEATED WOODPECKERS (3 males below; 1…
Highlights From The Archives: Introductiion | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Highlights From the Archives There are over 350 articles that have been published here on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures over the years. Just thought I would share some of those posts. The main theme when we started posting, was to introduce the different Birds of the Bible. So, let's look back and see some of those.…
April’s Bird of the Month – Canary | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
According to Birds and Bloom magazine site, there are Birds of the Month. “You’ve probably heard of birth month gemstones and birth month flowers, but have you heard of birth month birds? It might come as a surprise to learn every month of the year has not only a representative jewel and flower, but also a…
GREAT WHITE & CATTLE EGRETS, OBSERVED IN POND & PASTURE | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Dr. James J. S. Johnson "And the stork, the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat." (Leviticus 11:19) This is just a quick note, from my part of Texas, to report seeing some white egrets lately. GREAT WHITE EGRET, wading in pond-water (Cornell Lab of Ornithology photo credit) So much of (our…
March’s Bird of the Month – Robin | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
According to Birds and Bloom magazine site, there are Birds of the Month. “You’ve probably heard of birth month gemstones and birth month flowers, but have you heard of birth month birds? It might come as a surprise to learn every month of the year has not only a representative jewel and flower, but also a…
Bird of the Month – February’s Parrot | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
February: Parrot According to Birds and Bloom magazine site, there are Birds of the Month. “You’ve probably heard of birth month gemstones and birth month flowers, but have you heard of birth month birds? It might come as a surprise to learn every month of the year has not only a representative jewel and flower, but…
Bird of the Month Introduction and January’s Bird | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Did you know that there is a bird assigned to each month like they do stones? I was not aware of these for birds. September, which is my birthday month has a Saphire. I'll reveal September's when we get to that post. According to Birds and Bloom magazine site, there are Birds of the Month.…
Adventurous Cattle Egret | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Adventurous Cattle Egret outside Wendy's. When I pulled up to go into Wendy's yesterday, this adventurous Cattle Egret decided to check my window. Later, as we were leaving, I noticed him riding on a man's truck as he drove off. When the driver sped up, he finally hopped off. If you notice the sign on…
MALLARDS ARE DABBLING PUDDLE DUCKS | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Dr. James J. S. Johnson For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and returns not there, but waters the earth, and makes it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater, so shall My Word be, that goes forth out of My…
Hawk’s Wisdom Is From Whom? | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
The other day while I was filling my gas tank, I looked up and spotted a Hawk flying overhead. He (or she) kept flying back and forth slowly. I have no clue as to what kind of hawk it was, but wondered which verses mentions the hawk? We have written about hawks many times here…
CARDINALS ARE RED BIRDS | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Dr. James J. S. Johnson And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen. EXODUS 28:5 Cardinal males are red birds, easy to see. Yet cardinal females have a softer-hued beauty of their own. male Cardinal (Wikipedia / Rhododendrites photo credit) Just as the Old Testament Tabernacle blended theological meaning…
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks Are Back For The Winter | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Our Black-bellied Whistling Ducks have shown up again this winter just like previous years. I've written about them many times, but I am always glad when they return each winter. I searched through some previous post about them and found this one from 2011. I especially like the verse quoted, ""I will instruct thee and…
Time To Find and Watch Birds Again | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
I haven't been active here for several months. So, it's time to start writing posts again. An explanation is due to those of you who follow this blog. On October 17th, the love of my life went to heaven. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." The Lord chose…
Thankful for Turkeys (and Turkey Vultures) | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Dr. James J. S. Johnson For the invisible things of Him [i.e., the God of the Bible] from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and deity; so that they are without excuse [αναπολογητους]; because that, when they knew God, they glorified…
Tundra Swans Return, in November, to Chesapeake Bay | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Swans Return, in November, for Chesapeake Bay Over-wintering Dr. James J. S. Johnson To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven . . . . He hath made every thing beautiful in his time; also He has set the world in their heart, so that no man…
CROWS SOMETIMES EAT ROADKILL | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Dr. James J. S. Johnson Consider the ravens [κορακας], for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? (Luke 12:24) AMERICAN CROW (Wikipedia photo credit) Ever seen a crow [Corvus brachyrhynchos] on a road, struggling to consume roadkill? Yesterday…
Bufflehead Ducks’ Dependable Migration Timing | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
BUFFLEHEAD DUCKS' DEPENDABLE MIGRATION TIMING Dr. James J. S. Johnson Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. (Proverbs 22:29) BUFFLEHEAD IN FLIGHT Sacramento Audubon Society / Ray Rozema photo credit When I think of Bufflehead ducks (Bucephala albeola), I am reminded of…
MIGRATORY STOPOVER FOR CANADA GEESE | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Dr. James J. S. Johnson Yea, the stork in the heaven knows her appointed times; and the turtledove and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their return; but My people know not the judgment of the LORD. (Jeremiah 8:7) The Bible mentions migratory birds – for examples, storks, turtledoves, cranes, and swallows are…
SWIFTS, UNSURPRISINGLY, ARE SWIFT! (AND THEY MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE) | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Dr. James J. S. Johnson CHIMNEY SWIFT near Cleveland, Ohio, by Lake Erie (Adam Jackson / Wikipedia photo credit) Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. (Psalm 100:1) SWIFT is a fitting name for the swallow-like birds that swiftly dart, here-and-there, zigzagging and zipping and catching flying fast-food on the wing. Also,…
Birdwatching Thru The Bible – Birds Mate For Life | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Birdwatching Thru The Bible - Birds Mate For Life While reading through an article about animals mating for life, they listed these birds: https://interestingfacts.com/animals-that-mate-for-life/ Bald Eagles "As an eagle stirs up its nest, Hovers over its young, Spreading out its wings, taking them up, Carrying them on its wings," (Deuteronomy 32:11 NKJV) Bald Eagles (from…
Birdwatching Thru the Bible – Vulture’s Eyes | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Ever since I posted the Lee’s Four Word Thursday – Vulture’s Eye, I have been curious about their eyes. Do they really have great vision? Is this verse in Job 28:7 the only reference to their eyes? The search began with that verse. Only the KJV, DRB versions use the word Vulture. (My E-sword versions). The…
Lee’s Four Word Thursday – Vulture’s Eye | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
*** WHICH THE VULTURE'S EYE *** "There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen:" (Job 28:7 KJV) King Vulture at the Brevard Zoo by Lee (This is a repost of 8/25/16) * More Daily Devotionals * Who Paints The Leaves?
Sunday Inspiration – Australian Robin and Friends | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
This is a repost of the Sunday Inspiration - Australian Robin and Friends post back in 2019 The song by Dr. Richard Gregory, “Hiding in the Shadow of the Rock”. I am reposting it for an encouragement and comfort to all those suffering today from the devastating damage from Hurricane Helene. There are many all…
Six Word Saturday – Next Day God Prepared A Worm | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
"And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant. But as morning dawned the next day God prepared a worm, and it so damaged the plant that it…
Birdwatching Thru the Bible – Mottled Ducks | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
While eating supper, a couple of Mottled Ducks came up in the yard looking for food. Normal situation as many ducks and other birds come to the feeders. Yet, this is the first Mottled Duck this fall. They migrate down for the winter and we were surprised to see them already. Working on the Birdwatching…
Birdwatching Thru the Bible – Without Trying | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
As we read through our Bible, many times we end up birdwatching without even trying. In a passage your reading, you find a type of bird mentioned. Do you make a mental note or write down the bird's name? Many of us "birdwatchers" have our eyes and ears perk up, and we become curious. Well,…
Birdwatching Thru the Bible – Introduction | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
Birdwatching Thru the Bible - Introduction When this blog began in 2008 its purpose was to introduce the Birds of the Bible. Now, it's time to look at these verses and birds again. New birdwatchers and Christians may wonder about God's avian wonders mentioned in scripture. Or we may like to review. I personally have…
Sandra’s Challenge Reviewed | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
For the last 7 days I have reposted the very first attempts at Sandra Connor's challenge back in 2016. I trust you enjoyed viewing (or re-viewing them). Lee’s One-Word Monday – Sing! Lee’s Two-Word Tuesday – Birds Fly Lee’s Three-Word Wednesday – Under His Wings Four Word Thursday – His Mouth Was Opened Lee’s Five-Word…
Lee’s Seven-Word Sunday – 1/24/16 (Repost) | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
*** Yea, the sparrow hath found an house *** Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God. (Psalms 84:3 KJV) * Sandra's New Kooky Challenge (This is a repost of (Lee’s Seven-Word…
Lee’s Six Word Saturday – Mount Up With Wings Like Eagles | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
*** Mount Up With Wings Like Eagles *** "But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31 NKJV) Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Flying by Aesthetic Photos * Sandra's New Kooky Challenge…
Four Word Thursday – His Mouth Was Opened | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
*** HIS MOUTH WAS OPENED *** "And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. (Luke 1:64 KJV) Dusky Broadbill (Corydon sumatranus) ©©Mike (Repost of Lee's Four Word Thursday - 11/17/16) * Additional Photos 2024 More Daily Devotionals Wordless Bird – Green-tail Sunbird *
Lee’s Five-Word Friday – Wonders Which You Have Done | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
*** Wonders Which You Have Done *** Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count. (Psalms 40:5 NASB) Green-breasted Mango (Anthracothorax prevostii) by…
Wednesday’s When I Consider! – Survivability of the Ark | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
"Evidence From The Worldwide Flood" "How could the Ark have survived a year-long water catastrophe without sinking? The study of hydrodynamics (the branch of physics having to do with the motion and action of water) has demonstrated that a giant boxlike vessel the size and shape described in the Bible would be almost unsinkable. Even…
Lee’s Three-Word Wednesday – Under His Wings | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
*** Under His Wings *** He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. (Psalms 91:4 NKJV) Baby Chick Peeping Out From Under His Mom's Wing - ©© (This is a repost of Three Word Wednesday -1/27/16) * Sandra's New…
Lee’s One-Word Monday – Sing! | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
*** Sing! *** Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. (Psalms 96:2 KJV) Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) by Robert Scanlon * Sandra's New Kooky Challenge This is a repost of Lee's One-Word Monday - 1/25/16 *
Lee’s Two-Word Tuesday – Birds Fly | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
*** Birds Fly *** Then God said, "Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens." (Genesis 1:20 NKJV) American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) by Lee at Circle B Bar Reserve (This is a repost of Two…
Sunday Inspiration – Frigatebirds, Gannets and the Booby II | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
"He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber." (Psalms 121:3 KJV) We are introducing you to the Suliformes Order which has four families. The first two families are fairly small, so we will cover them today. The Frigatebirds belong to the Fregatidae Family and only have one genus,…
Wednesday’s When I Consider – Sistine Chapel Ceiling and God’s Creation | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
When I Consider – Wednesdays - Sistine Chapel Ceiling and God's Creation (Sistine Chapel Ceiling and God’s Creation - Reposted and Updated) "Imagine that you are the child of the famous painter, Michelangelo. You grew up watching your father paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Each stroke of the brush revealed his love, creative…
Lee’s Two Word Tuesday – Cabot’s Tragopan | Lee's Birdwatching Adventures Plus
*** OUTWARD APPEARANCE *** "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7 KJV) Cabot's Tragopan (Tragopan…