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On this day in 1785 West Indian-born American ornithologist, artist and naturalist John James Audubon was born. While working on his now classic book The Birds of America Audubon documented 25 new bird species! Audubons story is one of triumph over adversity; his accomplishment is destined for the ages. He encapsulates the spirit of young America, when the wilderness was limitless and beguiling. He was a person of legendary strength and endurance as well as a keen observer of birds and nature. Like his peers, he was an avid hunter, and he also had a deep appreciation and concern for conservation; in his later writings he sounded the alarm about destruction of birds and habitats. It is fitting that today we carry his name and legacy into the future. The National Audubon Society audubon.org/john-james-audubon
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:00:01 +0000

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