Old Bench for Backyard Birdwatching
Our gator adventure has been keeping me from using my bench, but we still have lots of birds to watch. Just from a safer distance. In Birdwatching At Home – Maybe I, I explained why I haven’t used my bench too much yet. The talk of the neighborhood, “our own gator,” brings visitors to the water. As I mentioned before, we don’t get to see it most of the time because of the embankment…..
Old Bench for Backyard Birdwatching
Recently, we laid a few blocks down in the backyard so that I [we] could use our old bench. My goal was to be able to watch some of the numerous birds that stop or fly by. Needless to say, the bench needs a little TLC [tender love and care] This was taken May 14th.
I grabbed my camera and took a few photos, thinking I’d start a new series called: Backyard Birdwatching. Real original, right?……
Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) singing ©nebirdsplus
These lessons start off with words, then the story. You can practice writing with the Slate Work.
“The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, …” (Song of Solomon 2:12a KJV)
McGuffey Reader Set ©WikiC
Laughing Kookaburra Lowry Park Zoo 12-31-15 by Lee
A friend sent me a message with a Kookaburra video. and was wondering if this is a Kookaburra. In response, I reminded her of these previous articles here. We all need to laugh and let off some of our pent up boredom, fustration, idleness, loneliness, or just Need A Good Laugh for our soul’s Well-being.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. (Proverbs 15:13 KJV)
Meet Merlin, from the Orlando Sea World:
Here are some more cool things about the Merlin the Kookaburra and other critters at Sea World:
Here are some of the articles from the past with these good-natured birds:
From Lee’s Birdwatching Adventures Plus:
Kookaburra at Brevard Zoo by Dan
Laughing Kookabura Brevard Zoo
Lee and Kookaburra at Brevard Zoo by Dan
Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) at Cincinnati Zoo by Lee
House Finch on Feeder by Lee
Do you know what a House Finch looks like? We have been fortunate to have several families of these Finches visit our bird feeders lately. It is always enjoyable to have these little birds come by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In fact, these little flying avian wonders come by for snacks also. In other words, keep your eye on the feeders.
You can check out the Identification of House Finches as All About Birds – House Finch ID
When a Finch with a different color lands on your feeder, you get excited and question yourself, “What is this?” This happened lately, and caused me to look in the bird guides and search the internet bird sites, like All About Birds and others.
This eye opener landed on our feeder last week:
Variant House Finch on Feeder by Lee
Variant House Finch on Feeder by Lee
“He gives to the beast its food, And to the young ravens [or Finches] that cry.” (Psalms 147:9 NKJV)
Variant House Finch on Feeder by Lee
What happened to this fellow? Apparently, diet or what the bird eats, affects its color. See this article, Orange or Yellow by All About Birds.
“Who provides food for the raven [or Finch], When its young ones cry to God, And wander about for lack of food?” (Job 38:41 NKJV)
Keep your eyes open while bird watching. You never know what might show up! Stay Tuned!
Joyful Greenbul (Chlorocichla laetissima) ©WikiC
Our pastor had another encouraging message for our Wednesday night service. One day we will be able to attend a regular prayer meeting again, but, thankfully, our church is using YouTube and other means of keeping the Lord’s Word before us. This week was no exception.
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” (James 1:2-6 NKJV)
I trust you will enjoy Pastor Osborne’s message.
Joyful Greenbul (Chlorocichla laetissima) ©Flickr Dave Curtis
“He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” (Matthew 28:6 NKJV)
Like many of you, we watched our Easter Services via YouTube, or you may have watched by however your church chose to keep your members encouraged through watching/meeting for this Easter. This “Social Distancing,” is keeping us from our normal services, handshakes, and hugs from our friends. I miss my many friends.
Our pastor had a great message for today, and thought I would share it with you. Faith Baptist Church of Winter Haven has a YouTube site with all the services and additions we are not able to attend in person. I am thankful for these and want to share two of them here. This first one is the Easter Service today with our pastor.
This next one is the “Pastor Jerry’s Musings” He is one of our associate pastors. Enjoy!
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) by Daves BirdingPix
Thought you might enjoy learning about the sounds of 50 birds. This is from an email link I received. It looks like, but you will have to click the link to actually hear the sounds. Enjoy!! [Make sure you turn your sound up.]
You will be able to click any bird to hear the sounds they make! Click a second time to pause the sound.
This is view of the what you will see:
“Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” (Matthew 13:31-32 NKJV)
Diary of a Bird Photographer, Vol 2 by Ian Montgomery
Just received an email from Ian Montgomery, Ian’s Bird of the Week, who is offering free downloads of his three eBooks. This is only being offered for a short time.
Here is his email:
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Lee’s Addition:
“Who has put wisdom in the mind? Or who has given understanding to the heart?” (Job 38:36 NKJV)
Swallow-tailed Kite
Like many of you, we are staying home during this time of protecting ourselves from the Corvid-19 threat. So, what are we to do?
Here are a few suggestions to keep you learning, especially about our wonderful Avian Wonders, birds, that the Lord created. There are many things about the birds that we can be entertained by and educated from websites on the internet.
“And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” (Genesis 1:22 NKJV)
Of course, you can check out our sites:
Here are few other places to check out:
Pete Thayer is offering free birdwatching software for students. Hurry, as there is a limited number available. It is great. I use it myself. [This is from my email.]
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Birds of the Bible For Kids 