Pyrrhuloxia - A Rare Sighting

 

Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus) are found in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, and on south into Mexico. Their stubby yellow bills are shaped more like those of parrots, in contrast to the triangular bill of the Cardinal. These birds are opportunistic feeders eating beetles, caterpillars, grasshoppers, seeds and berries so they seem to tolerate drier and more open habitat than Cardinals.  They consume cactus fruit and are particularly fond of the desert Christmas cholla.

Pyrrhuloxia sightings are uncommon in the USA.  As I photographed this bird, I realized it was the first Pyrrhuloxia I've ever seen. 

What a wonderful work of God!

Every day I've shared this Arizona adventure with Sheila, God's works have amazed me.  I've been astounded by the endless stream of our Lord's creativity. His power are great.  His extravagance is matched only by His Love.

Flying home from Arizona to rejoin our congregation, my spirit resonates with the psalmist's...

"Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I've got— Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation. 

God's works are so great, worth A lifetime of study—endless enjoyment! 

Splendor and beauty mark his craft; His generosity never gives out. 

His miracles are his memorial— This God of Grace, this God of Love."

                                                              - Psalms 111:1-4