White-throated Sparrow by Ray
Jenny Has a Good Word for Some Sparrows – Chapter 3
Author Archives: Lee
The Old Orchard Bully – Chapter 2
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) by Nikhil
The Old Orchard Bully
The English or House Sparrow
The Burgess Bird Book For Children
CHAPTER 2. The Old Orchard Bully.
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Wordless Woodpecker – Yellow-Fronted
Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) by Dario Sanches
This GOLD reminds us of Heaven. The Bible tells us Heaven has a street of gold! But the best part about Heaven is that God, who created you and me, lives there. The Bible, God’s Word, says: “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16 Jesus, God the Son, is in Heaven preparing a place for all who put their trust in Him. (John 14:2-3) God is holy and perfect. He cannot allow anything in Heaven that is less than perfect, so there’s one thing that can never be in Heaven. Can you think of what that might be?
Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) ©WikiC
It is sin! That is what this DARK reminds us of. Sin is anything you think, say, or do that does not please God, like lying, cheating, being selfish, or hurting others. The Bible says: “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23 That means everyone, big or little, young or old! No matter where you live or who you are, you have sinned. Everyone is born with a “want to” to do wrong. God says that sin must be punished (Romans 6:23), and the punishment for sin is to be separated from God forever in a place of suffering….a place called Hell. But God has a wonderful plan so that you will not have to be punished for your sin!
Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) ©WikiC
God sent Jesus Christ, His perfect Son, to be born as a little baby. Jesus lived a perfect life….He never sinned. When He was grown, wicked men nailed Him to a cross. The bird’s RED reminds us of Jesus’ blood. The Bible says that without the giving of blood there can be no forgiveness of sin (Hebrews 9:22). So Jesus Christ willingly died to take your sin punishment. “…Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures.“— 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Now, because of what Jesus has done for you, you can have your sins forgiven. Read on to see how!
Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) ©Galo Torquato
The Bible says: “As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believed on His name.” — John 1:12 The WHITE reminds us of a CLEAN heart. How can you have a clean heart? A = Admit to God you are a sinner and want to turn away from those sins. B = Believe in Jesus Christ, that He is God’s perfect Son who died for your sin, was buried, and rose again. C = Call on Him to save you from your sin. Would you like to do that right now? He has promised to hear, and once you are His child, He will never leave you (Hebrews 13:5). Take a moment and talk to God right now. It will change your life forever. Only one more color! What can it mean?
Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) by Dario Sanches
The GREEN stands for things that grow. When you ask God to forgive you and save you, you become His child. God wants you to get to know Him better and to grow to become more like Him. These four things will help you grow:
1. PRAY (talk to God every day)
2. READ & OBEY THE BIBLE (to know what He says, then do it)
3. TELL OTHERS ABOUT JESUS
4. GO TO A BIBLE-BELIEVING CHURCH (where you can learn more about pleasing Him)
As a child of God, if you should sin again, stop and tell Him about it. He promises in His Word… “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9 Ask God to help you live a life to please Him! Share the Good News of this story with someone else.
The Wordless Book has been used for many years by CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship). These words are from CEF.
Wordless Woodpecker – [Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) by Dario Sanches]
A friend shared with me about someone who uses the Toucan to teach the “Wordless Book.” So, why not a Woodpecker?
Other Wordless Birds:
Wordless Birds – With Hummingbirds
Yellow-fronted Woodpecker – Cornell Neotropical
Feel free to share any of these “Wordless Birds.” All photos are Creative Commons.
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Bible Birds – Great Grey Owl
Birds Illustrated Completely Moved Here
Snowy Egret in Breeding Plumage at Gatorland by Dan
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Wordless Birds
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Singing Bird (Woodstock) and Snoopy
Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) singing ©nebirdsplus
This time of the year, as Spring arrives, the birds like to sing. Woodstock is no different, even if he is only a cartoon bird.
Snoopy and Woodstock Singing
Even dogs like to sing:
Singing Dog Sign LPZ by Lee
Singing Dogs at Lowry Pk Zoo
“The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;” (Song of Solomon 2:12 KJV)
“Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.” (Isaiah 49:13 KJV)
Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) Neal Addy Gallery
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Green Birds of March
Green-Crowned Brilliant Heliodoxa jacula) by ©©Chris Morgan
Green
Green-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis) by Peter Ericsson
Green-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis) by Peter Ericsson
Green-headed Sunbird (Cyanomitra verticalis) ©WikiC
Green-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis) ©WikiC
Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) by Margaret Sloan
Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii) and Coppery-headed Emerald by Ray
Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) by Judd Patterson
Javan Green Magpie (Cissa thalassina) Drawing WikiC
Green Jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus) by S Slayton
Grass-green Tanager (Chlorornis riefferii) by Michael Woodruff
Glistening-green Tanager (Chlorochrysa phoenicotis) Female ©BirdPhotos.com
Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon) by Dario Sanches
Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon) by Dario Sanches
Green-and-gold Tanager (Tangara schrankii) ©BirdPhotos.com
Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) by Raymond Barlow
AJMithra’s Photo of Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis)
Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis) ©none
Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis) by Ian
Red & Green
Resplendent Quetzal
Red and Green ©©Bing
Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon (Treron sphenurus) by Nikhil Devasar
Greater Green Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati) by Ian
Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) by Ian
Lesser Green Leafbird (Chloropsis cyanopogon) by Ian
“And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” (Luke 9:58 KJV)
Also see: Happy Green Day
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Taxi Please!
Great Egret on Alligator at Gatorland 3-8-16 by Lee
These two videos are of the Great Egret and Great Blue Heron using –
Gatorland’s Taxi Service.
To say they are somewhat nuts is mild. It is amazing how some mixed critters seem to get along, though.
We always enjoy our trips over to Orlando to see the activity. Sometimes weird and other times fine. The first video shows the Egret trying to let the gator to start moving. :)
“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.” (Isaiah 11:6-7 KJV)
These birds and alligators have learned to get along already. This is just a small taste of what it will be like when sin is removed from the world.
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Bible Birds – Face of An Eagle
Bible Birds – Eagles
“And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.” (Ezekiel 10:14 KJV)
Here is a nice video from Bellamoonnature with a Bald Eagle:
Accipitridae – Kites, Hawks and Eagles
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Birds Illustrated by Color Photography Vol #1 – Complete
Eastern Wood Pewee (Contopus virens) by Raymond Barlow
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography Vol #1 – Complete
All the Volume #1 articles have been relocated to this blog, and hopefully, the links are all working. Yesterday, Vol 1 #5 and Vol #1 #6 were finished. The author of this series provided an Index of the first 6 volumes in alphabetical order by the last name of the bird.
Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Volume 1. January to June 1897 – Index
There really is much information in these post by a variety of birds. I rediscovered the Vol 1 #6 Bird Song I which was a joy for me to find. Here is an excerpt from that article:
Lee’s Addition:
By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. (Psalms 104:12 KJV)
and the doors on the street are shut as the sound of the grinding mill is low, and one will arise at the sound of the bird, and all the daughters of song will sing softly. (Ecclesiastes 12:4 NASB)
What a delightful article about the birds singing. I suppose I can supplement this by adding some sounds of these birds. I use xeno-canto.org because they are available and have many to choose from.
Northern Mockingbird ( imitating Ash-throated Flycatcher, Juniper Titmouse, Western Scrub-Jay, and probably more)
Grey Catbird (meaw)
difficult notes of the Yellow-breasted Chat (whistles, grunts and rattles)
Carolina Wren sings, ‘cheerily, cheerily, cheerily.’
A Flicker, (kleeeyer or wik-wik-wik)
a Wood-pewee, (pee-a-weee and pee-yer)
Eastern Phoebe follow in quick succession. (fee-beee (last syllable raspy)
Then a Tufted Titmouse squeals. (peter peter peter)
English Sparrow
Tawny Owl (Best I can find out who is the “Tu-whit, tu-who”)
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Enjoy checking out the latest updated articles, especially Volumes 1 #5 and 1 #6.
The Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography
Birds Vol 1 #6 – The Volume 1. January to June 1897 – Index
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Two More Volumes Finished – Vol 1 #3 and #4
Flash Light Picture made with “Dexter” Camera
Two More Volumes Updated – Vol 1 #3 and #4 of the Birds Illustrated by Color Photography
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Nesting Time With Snoopy’s Help
Peanuts for 3/11/2018 – Copyright Peanuts/Distributed by Universal Uclick for UFS
It’s getting time for the birds to think about heading north and start their nests. I couldn’t help but chuckle over Snoopy helping out.
Cormorant Tree at Gatorland by Lee
Egret and Heron nests at Gatorland by Lee 3-6-18
We were at Gatorland recently, in central Florida, and the nests were everywhere. One even had a one-day old Great Egret in it. It really wasn’t so “Great” at this stage of its life.
Great Egret 1-day old chick at Gatorland
I doubt Snoopy helped supply the twigs for these nest, especially with all the Alligators laying around underneath them.
Gators waiting under the nest – Gatorland by Lee 3-6-18
Have a great day!
If a bird’s nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young: (Deuteronomy 22:6 KJV)
Birds of the Bible For Kids 