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Today while I was eating breakfast, I looked out the window and saw a Bald Eagle on the bank across the water. He sits in a tree which I've shown photos of before, but this time he was a lot closer. Lord knows it's hard for me to get out birdwatching these days, so He…
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…
"So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." (2 Corinthians 5:6-8 NKJV) Dr. James…
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…
Dr. James J. S. Johnson But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. (1st Timothy 5:8) There she was, that shameful sneak! An unmotherly and irresponsible female Brown-headed Cowbird! Cowbird egg deposited into "foster home" nest…
Dr. James J. S. Johnson "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven … Everything He [i.e., God] has made beautiful, in its time: also He hath set eternity in their heart, so that no man can find [i.e., fully find/discover] the work that God has done from…
"And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest." (Psalm 55:6) 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…
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…
GO, FLY -- A KITE! Dr. James J. S. Johnson And the vulture, and the kite after his kind…. (Leviticus 11:14) And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind …. (Deuteronomy 14:13) Flies (and other flying insects) better flee, whenever a hungry Mississippi Kite flies by! MISSISSIPPI KITE (Dick Daniels / Wikipedia photo credit) Perhaps the…
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 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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
*** 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?
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…
"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…
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…
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 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…
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…
*** 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…
*** 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…