Vol. 2, No. 5 – The American White-fronted Goose

Vol. 2, No. 5 – The American White-fronted Goose

From col. Chi. Acad. Sciences. Copyrighted by Nature Study Pub. Co., 1897, Chicago. THE AMERICAN WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE. “As stupid as a Goose!” Yes, I know that is the way our family is usually spoken of. But then I’m not a tame Goose, you know. We wild fellows think we know a little more than the one … Continue reading

Vol. 2, No. 5 – The Summer Tanager

From col. F. M. Woodruff. Copyrighted by Nature Study Pub. Co., 1897, Chicago. THE SUMMER TANAGER. HE TANAGERS are birds of such uncommon beauty that when we have taken the pictures of the entire family the group will be a notable one and will add attractiveness to the portfolio. [See Vol. I, Red-Rumped Tanager and Scarlet Tanager] This … Continue reading

Vol. 2, No. 5 – John James Audubon

Vol. 2, No. 5 – John James Audubon

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON OHN JAMES AUDUBON has always been a favorite with the writer, for the invincibleness of his love of Nature and of birds is only equalled by the spontaneous freshness of his style, springing from an affectionate and joyous nature. Recently there was found by accident, in an old calf-skin bound volume, an … Continue reading

Birds of the Bible – Details

Currently, I am reading through Leviticus. When I cam to the Tabernacle, my first thoughts were, “Here we go again” with all the details about how to make it. The LORD gave Moses the details and then he shared those details with all the workers and skilled craftsmen as to how it was supposed to … Continue reading

Birds of the Bible – Coat of Many Colors II

Birds of the Bible – Coat of Many Colors II

Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. (Genesis 37:3 KJV) After I finished the Birds of the World – Kingfishers, Australasian Warblers, White-Eyes and Doves article last week, I decided to finish up the Psittacidae – Parrots Family. I still needed 150 … Continue reading