With a flutter and a clutter the group goes forward. We demand
to be next; we were made on the fifth day of creation before all
the other animals and man. Monkey: No need to demand, you are
welcome to go next. After all you do represent a large
population. In fact Israel has an unusually large and diverse
population of birds. Yes, yes, we know, we know, there are three
reasons for that: - Israel is part of a great migratory route
from Africa to Europe and Western Asia. - Israel’s semi-tropical
climate is favourable for migratory and native birds. - Israel
has a variety of natural habitats for nesting and feeding. The
cracks in the rocks, the lime soil of the fields, shrubs and
trees are good places for breeding. The thorns and thistles
create shelter for smaller birds. Even the stork in the sky
knows her appointed seasons, and the dove, the swift and the
thrush observe the time of their migration. But my people do not
know the requirements of the Lord. (Jeremiah 8:7 NIV) They will
come from Egypt, trembling l