Audubon

[ aw-duh-bon, -buhn ]

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John James, 1785–1851, U.S. naturalist who painted and wrote about the birds of North America.

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AudubonJohn James17851851MUSSCIENCE: naturalistARTS AND CRAFTS: artist John James. 1785–1851, US naturalist and artist, noted particularly for his paintings of birds in Birds of America (1827–38)

Audubon

American ornithologist and artist. His effort to catalog every species of bird in the United States resulted in the publication of The Birds of America (1827–1838), a collection of 1,065 life-size engravings of birds found in eastern North America. It is considered a classic work in ornithology and in American art.

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How do you balance your time between your acting work and your work with Audubon?

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A separate 2022 survey by Audubon California found community members wanted to see basic amenities at the sea, including bathrooms, drinking water, lighting, paved roads and shaded space.

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The bill was sponsored by leaders of Audubon California, who called the measure an important step toward protecting wetland habitats that birds need to survive.

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The school is housed at at Audubon Middle School, which was also facing steep enrollment declines in 2021.

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Alas, officials at Audubon Canyon Ranch say, that moment has passed.

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Audrey Audubon, John James

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