A gaggle of geese. A murder of crows. A parliament of owls. Where did these strange collective bird names come from?

The American Ornithological Society has voted to rename eponymous birds. Here's one aspect of the decision that’s actually very theological.

Ornitheology isn't a book category (yet!) but here's a few recommendations to encourage you in the pursuit of the gospel according to birds.

“Bet you’re seeing some amazing birds in Poland, huh?” Not quite. Mission-trip birding requires awareness, stealth, birding in the margins.

The Dee-Meter is the number of dees a chickadee assigns to a given threat. In our own worry, why not ask, "How many dees would I give that?"

I've been assisting in a warbler nest box study and reflecting on the work of Jesus in preparing a place for us. Also, there's lightning...