Great Blue Heron; Walton County, Georgia birding photogaphy blog by williamwisephoto.com
Last week, William Wise posted his great photo and post, Almighty Is His Name. And all week, I desired to post the scripture verses in Isaiah 40, that we read the next day. Somehow lately, time seems to get away from me. Not going birding, or having but few birds visiting the back yard, . . . . . .
I have been a subscriber to Alois Absenger. He is a great photographer in Southeast Styria, I believe. I could not resist sharing his latest photo.
11 Mouths to feed ©Alois Absenger
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26 NIV)
Check out his site at: https://aloisabsenger.wordpress.com/2020/06/19/11-hungrige-kohlmeisen/
Rainbow Lorikeet Lowry Park Zoo 12-31-15 by Lee
The friendly Rainbow Lorikeet at Lowry Park Zoo has been shown here before, along with the rainbow we saw on our trip through South Carolina several years ago.
Carolina rainbow spotted on Vacation 9-3-2013
This rainbow is much brighter and it’s a double rainbow. I enjoy seeing rainbows because they are a reminder of God’s promise to never totally flood the earth. There is no need today to build another Ark to save righteous people and the many animals and birds.
“And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. It shall be, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud; and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.” (Genesis 9:12-15 NKJV)
Rainbow Across Yellowstone Lake ©David Grimes
Here is another bird with Rainbow in its name. The Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani). Michael Woodruff took this photo, but was not real close to it.
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) by Michael Woodruff
Look at this one! Wow! This is a closeup of the Rainbow-bearded Thornbill.
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) ©Flickr Jei Pov
The Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill – Wikipedia
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill – Neo-tropical Birds
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill – HBAlive
Woodstock and Flying
For those of you who do not know about Peanuts, the cartoon character, they feature a dog named Snoopy. Snoopy’s friend is a little yellow bird named Woodstock. Snoopy is the only one who understands what Woodstock says.
While I have been recovering from my surgery, my birdwatching has been only reading about the adventures of Woodstock and Snoopy instead of out birdwatching for real. I have kept a few the adventures of them to share with you all.
The top photo was a shock to Woodstock, and you can see this in – Flying is at least safer for Woodstock
Here are a few more adventures of Woodstock:
Woodstock Shock of No Worms
“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” (Psalms 90:14 KJV)
“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.” (Proverbs 8:17 KJV)
Woodstock was seeking a worm to eat, but the Lord wants us to seek Him early in the morning, and all day long.
Woodstock’s Wake Up Shock
“A friend loves at all times, …” (Proverbs 17:17a NKJV)
Sometimes were are tempted to do things, but really shouldn’t do it. We really do not want to hurt one another.
Woodstock Needs Recycled
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” (1 John 1:7-10 KJV)
The Lord knows that we fail sometimes, but He gives us many 2nd chances.
Young Gallinule at Viera Wetlands
On the Fourth of July, yesterday, we were at Viera Wetlands, Viera, Florida and spotted this young Common Gallinule, depending on what they are calling it. Look at its feet. He/she has some growing to do to fit those feet.
Below is how it will look when it matures.
Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus) by Reinier Munguia
“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” (Psalms 37:25 KJV)
Another promise our Savior and Creator has given us. Lord’s Blessings.
Common Gallinule – All About Birds
Birds of the Bible For Kids 