Wonder of a Kingfisher

There are 87 species of kingfisher in the world. The one classified by Swedish biologist and Lutheran pastor’s son Carl Linnaeus in the 1700’s, Alcedo atthis, is the one found in Europe. You will most likely catch a glimpse of this beautiful bird flying quickly along a river, lake or estuary displaying brightly coloured shades of blue and orange. They also hover and dive in spectacular fashion in order to catch fish. It is highly unlikely that you will be able to photograph this bird by chance. The aerodynamics of this creature are intricate and supremely fit for purpose. The authors consider both the capturing of an image and the flight feathers and aerodynamics of the kingfisher. Finally, it is explained that all beauty in this world is marred and the redemption of the entire groaning creation can only be found in Christ’s death - the one from whom the beauty of the kingfisher was created.

Professor Andy McIntosh DSc, FIMA, C.Math, FEI, C.Eng, FInstP, MIGEM,
FRAeS holds an Emeritus chair in Thermodynamics at the University of Leeds, is an adjunct Professor in Engineering at Liberty University, Virginia, and has lectured and researched in these fields for over 30 years with over 200 papers and articles. He is author of the books published by Day One: Genesis for Today, A verse by verse examination of Genesis 1-11, and co-author of Wonders of Creation – Design in a fallen world and Is it true? – Evidence for Creation. He has also written the booklet Are you really an Atheist, and contributed to a number of other Creation books and publications. He is married with 3 children
and 7 grandchildren.

Colin Mitchell has had a keen interest in watching birds since his upbringing in the beautiful area of South Wiltshire. He worked in NHS management before earning a B.A. (Hons) degree in applied theology at Moorlands College, where he later served as a part-time teacher and tutor. He has engaged in various leadership roles as an elder and full-time minister in the UK and taught overseas. He has a passion for ensuring that the Gospel is not separated from it’s context in the Bible. He and his wife, Chris, have three sons, three granddaughters, and one grandson. Colin serves on the mission board at his local church.