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On this day in 1785, famed ornithologist John James Audubon born in Haiti

On April 26, 1785 famed ornithologist John James Audubon was born in Les Caves, Saint-Dominique (modern-day Haiti). Audubon documented 700+ birds of America in his book, Birds of America. His faithful paintings of several species are still enjoyed today. 🐦🦆🦉🦅 Did you know? Audubon, though most associated with American wildlife, was not American himself. He […]

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On this day in 1785, famed ornithologist John James Audubon born in Haiti

On April 26, 1785 famed ornithologist John James Audubon was born in Les Caves, Saint-Dominique (modern-day Haiti). Audubon documented 700+ birds of America in his book, Birds of America. His faithful paintings of several species are still enjoyed today. 🐦🦆🦉🦅 Did you know? Audubon, though most associated with American wildlife, was not American himself. He […]