Many of the psalms have titles which many readers overlook. Inexplicably, psalm titles are not included in all English translations of the Bible. The NIV translates Psalm 84's title: "For the director of music. According to gittith. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm." The title is designated as Psalm 84, verse 0. You can read about the "sons of Korah" in the linked article.

Stephen Cole, "How Blessed!" (Psalm 84)

There were three historical Temples in succession, those of Solomon, Zerubbabel, and Herod in the preexilic, postexilic, and New Testament periods. Herod's Temple was really a massive rebuilding of the Zerubbabel Temple, so both are called the “second Temple” by Judaism. All three were located on a prominent hill north of David's capital city, which he conquered from the Jebusites (2 Samuel 5:6-7 ). The primary meaning of the Temple was the same as that of the ark it was constructed to enshrine: a symbol of God's presence in the midst of His people (Exodus 25:21-22 ). Read more…

The Three Pilgrimage Festivals in Judaism were Pesach (Passover), Shavuot (Weeks or Pentecost), and Sukkot (Tabernacles, Tents or Booths)—when the ancient Israelites living in the Kingdom of Judah would make a pilgrimage to Temple in Jerusalem, as commanded by the Torah. In Jerusalem, they would participate in festivities and ritual worship in conjunction with the services of the priests at the Temple.

Wikipedia article on the Western Wall.

The Bible contains approximately three hundred references to birds, scattered from Genesis to Revelation. Article from the Holman Bible Dictionary.

Rick Warren, "Quiet Time With God: It’s Simple, Really" Simple steps on how to have a daily quiet time with God.

Dan Delzell, "Trusting God Is Easier Than You Think" The Christian Post

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