nepalnepal — To some it’s just a bunch of bird pictures. To others, John James Audubon’s “Birds of America” is a rare blend of art, natural history and craftsmanship, unique enough to sell for more ...

John James Audubon, the pioneer field biologist and great bird artist of his time, who created the incomparable anthology "Birds Of America", is seen in this January 1951 photo, taken from an 1851 ...

When the Audubon Society launched its redesigned website last month, it included gorgeous high-resolution images of the 435 plates from John J. Audubon’s The Birds of America. Available for free ...

For the 126th year, the National Audubon Society is organizing the annual Christmas Bird Count. On Friday, Jan. 2, birders and nature enthusiasts in Woodland and Davis will join this tradition that ...

Saturdays May 10 and 17 are the last opportunities this spring to observe bird scientists in action as they band birds at Audubon Community Nature Center. Pictured is a Flicker being released after it ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. If you notice some birds, like the American robin, by themselves, don’t fret ...

In American ornithology one flies above all others. Hardcore birders refer to it as the Lord God Bird. The Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Beefy, broad, wearing a striking tuxedo jacket of jet-black feathers ...

The conservationist group known as NYC Audubon has changed its name to NYC Bird Alliance to distance itself from the pro-slavery views of ornithologist and illustrator John James Audubon, the ...

If you have ever wanted to learn more about the birds of North America, the Audubon Birds Field Guide app is an excellent way to start. This app is packed with detailed information about more than 750 ...

A portrait of John James Audubon shows the artist and naturalist in a dark wolf-skin cloak, cradling a gun and sporting curly dark hair that was likely smoothed back with bear grease. The picture was ...

It’s a high-flying success story: A self-taught artist and immigrant defies the odds to create what is now one of the most prized illustrated books in the world, worth an estimated $8 million to $12 ...