Shining Dawn Books

He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. – Psalm 37:6

Why Didn’t I Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count?

Cindy | February 15, 2010

I can’t count that high!

My husband recently purchased a corn product for cattle feed that he placed uncovered in an open barn.  I believe all the blackbirds this side of the Mississippi have found the pile of feed and think of it as their own.  You can only imagine the thousands of birds (and the [...]

Birds of Winter

Melissa | December 3, 2009

Wintertime is an excellent time to become a little more familiar with the birds. Whether it’s observing ones that frequent your backyard or enjoying bird watching at local parks, birds are consistently available in nature to study with your children. What makes the winter time a great time is the fact that natural food sources [...]

Photographing Birds

Cindy | July 6, 2009

Birds are speedy little creatures, aren’t they?  Just when you’re ready to snap a great picture, off they fly!  One of my missions this summer has been attempting to photograph birds better.  I’ve definitely improved, but still have lots to learn about keeping birds still and my camera!  LOL
I’m sharing just a few of my [...]