Birds are serene in their natural
environments. I like to watch birds and paint them--they make me smile and
ponder God's greatness. Clearly, Eagles remain one of the
most majestic, powerful creatures on our Earth.
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USAF Academy Chapel & Falcon (#BE330 |
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The Gyre Falcon is the USAF Academy's symbol of pride. A swift, majestic bird, falcons close on their prey at speeds up to 160 miles per hour. |
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Falcon (#BE331) |
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Gyre Falcon |
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Dueling Eagles in Flight (#BE301) |
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Eagle and our American Heritage (#BE302) |
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American Eagle Watches over USAF Academy (#BE303) |
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American Eagle and Ol' Glory (#BE304) |
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American Eagle Soars in Colorado (#BE305) |
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Evening Grosbeak (#BE306) |
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Eagle at USAF Academy (#BE308) |
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Northern Flicker (#BE311) |
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Cardinal & Northern Flicker (Yellow Hammer / #BE312) |
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The Cardinal is native to the mid- to eastern United States. Known for its bright red body and pointed crest, it is a magnificent bird. The Northern Flicker (aslo known as the Yellow Hammer) is the Alabama state bird. |
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Cardinals (#BE313) |
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These Cardinals are relaxing and enjoying the afternoon on a local fence post. |
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Cedar Wax Wing (#BE315) |
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These birds migrate in large numbers each year, moving southward to escape unpleasant weather. |
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Red-bellied Woodpecker (#BE316) |
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This bird is native to the southeastern United States. Ironically, despite its name it has very little red coloration on its belly. |
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Painted Bunting (#BE317) |
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These are native to the southeastern coast of the United States. They nest in remote areas to avoid humans. |
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Eagle Takes Flight (#BE318) |
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This majestic bird is accompanied by a Bible verse (Isiaih 40:31). |
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Eastern Blue Bird (#BE319) |
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Eagle Keeping Watch (#BE321) |
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Broad-billed Hummingbird (#BE322) |
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