The green-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis) or Nepal yellow-backed sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, stretching eastwards into parts of Southeast Asia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. In southeast Szechwan and Yunnan, it lives in open mountain woods with moss-covered trees, from 1825 to 3350 meters elevation. … Continue reading
Greater and Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush
“So Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. …” (Genesis 2:20a NKJV) While posting Emma Foster’s latest tale about birds, the Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush (Garrulax pectoralis) was used. I picked this bird because of the “necklaced” part of its name. Where actually do … Continue reading
Memorial Day Tribute To My Father
Harry Otto Boles, 1894-1947, Died as a result of injuries in WWI Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died serving in the American armed forces. The holiday, originally known as Decoration Day, started after the Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate dead. I was originally thinking about … Continue reading
Bible Bird – Gier Eagle (Egyptian Vulture)
“But these are they of which ye shall not eat: … And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,” (Deuteronomy 14:17 KJV) Continue Reading Here
Hoopoe – A Bible Bird
“The stork, all kinds of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.” (Leviticus 11:19 AMP) “The stork, the heron of any variety, the hoopoe, and the bat.” (Deuteronomy 14:18 AMP) This bird is on the “Do Not Eat List.” Bible Birds – Hoopoe
Sandhill Cranes and Rabbits
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” (2 Timothy 4:7 KJV) Dan and I have been re-reading “Things I Have Learned” by Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. One of his messages was about “Rabbit Chasers.” It has to do with a “Possum” dog getting sidetracked by a … Continue reading
Birds and Mother’s Day
Today is Mother’s Day here in America. I wonder if the beautiful, hard-working avian mother’s have a special day. Maybe, it is the day the little one fledge and finally have “Flown The Coop.” Seriously, I would like to wish all of my readers a Happy Mother’s Day with this little tribute. Also, Make Sure … Continue reading
Lady Helps Baby Birds
“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God.” (Luke 12:6 NKJV)
Bible Birds – Vulture Introduction
“But these are the ones that you shall not eat: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture,” (Deuteronomy 14:12 NKJV) See the rest of the article HERE
Bible Birds – Buzzards I
But these you shall not eat: the eagle, the vulture, the buzzard, (Deuteronomy 14:12 NKJV) See the rest of the article HERE
Crowns In Heaven and Crowns On Birds
“The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are … Continue reading
Streets and Birds of Gold
The twelve gates were twelve pearls: each individual gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. (Revelation 21:21 NKJV) With the Precious Stones of the Foundations of the New Jerusalem completed, it is interesting to look at the next verse. The twelve stones were mentioned in … Continue reading