This is a white-faced ibis. It is a relative of the ibis that the Egyptians believed to be sacred. They represented their god Thoth with the head of an ibis.
Bird-watching is a delightful hobby, especially for those who love to spend lots of time outdoors. Your cat may have gotten you started, but if you want to learn more about the birds you need help. The wonderful set of Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards is just the thing.
The hand-painted hallways of the famed Charity Birds Hospital at the Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir temple in New Delhi, India, graphically illustrate the many ways birds suffer serious injuries.
For those who follow me, you know that my posts are normally not personal or biographical. However, today I have chosen to take the liberty to write about a lost bird that I could relate to on a emotional level.
You don't have to be a fan of Edgar Allen Poe to think that ravens are really cool with their sooty black feathers and keen black eyes. This amazing Black Raven Pendant is just the thing to honor this great bird.
I don't know why Mom watches that TV thing so much when this window is on all day long and it stars birds. The only drawback is that I can't catch them from here.
