John James Audubon (1785-1851) spent time in nature drawing birds. When his small business went bankrupt he packed up his artist materials and ventured into the wild. His timeless bird studies are still renowned today. Trinity : Tel. 01386 859329

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Who better to write a book about counting birds than , an avid bird watcher, nature enthusiast, and a participant in the National Audubon Society’s annual bird census! Learn more about Susan at https://t.co/4bn7oJcKrt.

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One of 150 extraordinary coloured plates of from 3-volume "The viviparous of North America" (New York, 1845-1848). Likely the biggest currently available on our

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A charming little illustration by A. E. Marty found at the bottom of a page of the January 1920 issue of Gazette du bon ton.

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Owl eyes by John James Audubon

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We're observing World Migratory Bird Day with this free illustration of Roseate Spoonbill based on John Audubon's Bird of America. See & download the enhanced vintage illustrations from this book here: https://t.co/A1sLyvD6Qx

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The unanswered riddle featured in Alice in Wonderland & The Last Unicorn:

How is a raven like a writing desk?


Illustration: John James Audubon

Did anyone else come up with their own solution? Mine was ...

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Happy birthday to John James born in 1785. His most famous work, "The Birds of America," consists of 435 hand-colored, life-size prints; and includes images of several birds that are now extinct, like the great auk and the passenger pigeon. https://t.co/xOKpHhpA9j

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April 26, 1785: Artist and ornithologist John James Audubon is born.

“The worse my drawings were, the more beautiful did the originals appear.” As if anyone could ever describe an Audubon illustration as anything short of magnificent.

🎨 John James Audubon, "Blue Jays"

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He didn't just draw birds.

John James naturalist and illustrator-is 's Scientist of the Day!

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In my deepest troubles, I frequently would wrench myself from the persons around me and retire to some secluded part of our noble forests.
- John James Audubon, born today in 1785

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John James Audubon born in 1785, collector & painter of American birds. The Museum has some fantastic Audobon as part of the collection such as this illustration of two passenger pigeons (Ectopistes migratorius)

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J.Jacques Audubon, oiseaux d'Amérique, 1830

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Across the world Easter brings the joy of freshly laid chocolate eggs.
Birds such as the Cocoachuff
Milky Barn Owl
Cadburythrush
Hersheyhawk
Cream Ouzel
Curlywurleycurlew
Fredowigeon
& Chocolatepecker
are all closely monitored by birdwatching members of the US Audubonbon Society.

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Hispano-Suiza H6C Dubonnet Xenia Saoutchik Coupé '1938

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My exhibit a few years back of New England trees at Mass Audubon Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary in Belmont, MA

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Pour la suivez la petite Lily et sa gouaille dans les rues de Portsall ! On a adoré cette : https://t.co/uNrGeqI9cD

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Atlanta Audubon's Ambassador Bird Sibley seems to be enjoying his new swing. Sibley, a RTHU, was injured in a building collission last spring that rendered him flightless. Help make Atlanta a more bird-friendly by signing the Lights Out Atlanta pledge. https://t.co/uEaE7ZmfJR

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