Escaping "The Snare of the Fowler"!

What is a "Fowler"?

According to the simplest web definition that I found,
a "Fowler" is a "hunter of birds".

So, after looking up many definitions,

it seems that a "hunter of birds" can be a human,

...or even another bird...

...such as the hawk that appeared 

at my bird feeders this morning!

I was enjoying watching the birds while sipping on a cup of coffee...

The finch family are always welcome...

...Not so much the starlings,

...or the grackles...

But the mockingbird usually chases them away for me.

I always enjoy seeing the yellow bellied sapsucker...

...Although sometimes I wonder if he's killing my peach tree
with all the little holes he's making in it!

I love the flashes of bright blue from the jays...

...And the cardinals are always a pleasure to watch.

This morning I even had a Northern Flicker...

Here he is showing off his black crest...
Well, actually, I think this is a "she"!

But this morning there was a quick scattering of all the birds
when this fellow arrived.  I actually saw him fly after some of
the smaller birds trying to catch them to devour them for his breakfast!

He boldly sat in my cherry tree,
and even appeared to be staring at me
as I sat in the window watching!

This is what started me thinking about
"The Snare of the Fowler"
that is mentioned in Psalm 91:3:
"Surely He shall deliver you
from the snare of the fowler,
And from the perilous pestilence"

Well, this "FOWLER" soon flew away when he was unsuccessful,
and  this is all I caught as he left - a view of his tail feathers.

 Isn't that the way it goes?

If we are diligent and keep watch,

the old "fowler", the devil,

will leave us alone and go on to some other prey.

James said to "RESIST HIM",

and that he would flee from us.

In looking up things on the "FOWLER",

I came across a wonderful sermon by Charles Spurgeon on this subject.

If you have time to take a look at it, I'm sure it will be a blessing to you.

You can find it by clicking HERE!  

Eagles, Hawks and Wild Turkeys!

Wild Bird Wednesday!

Last week was a great week for bird photos.

My neighbor across the street called me up and said,

"Esther, I know you'll want to see this.

Bring your camera.

There's an eagle in the tree in my back yard!"

I could hardly believe it!
I'd been running to the lake on the other side of town to get pictures of eagles,
and here was a big one right on the edge of our neighborhood duck pond!

It made him a little nervous as I went in closer and closer
to try for some great shots,...

...And off he flew!

Just a couple of days later I spotted a large bird high in a tree top
as my husband and I were on our way home from Searcy County.

My husband graciously pulled over so that I could "zoom in".

The large bird seemed unafraid, and just looked at us
until my husband got out of the truck and made some noise...

...so that I could get a photo of him in flight.

A red-tailed hawk is what my husband thinks this is...
What do you think he is?
Majestic! That's for sure!

Just before the Marion County line we encountered these turkeys.
"Walk on left facing traffic!"
...I don't think these wild turkeys had heard that line!

Thanks for stopping by!

And in case you're wondering,

I came back from a blogging break on Rock4Today.

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