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In Pictures: The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards Winners

The National Audubon Society is an American non-profit organization that is dedicated to the protection of birds and to environmental conservation.

Not Many Know About James Audubon’s Mammal Paintings...

John James Audubon , a name synonymous with avian artistry, was a master of capturing the natural world on canvas. His detailed depictions of North American birds have secured his place in art and natural history. However, many people are unaware of Audubon's artistic talents beyond birds.

Spectacular Winners of the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards

The Audubon Photography Awards, now in its 15th year, celebrates the beauty and artistry of bird photography. The competition, organized by the National Audubon Society , is open to photographers of all skill levels.

See the Winners of the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards

The National Audubon Society , which has been around for more than a century, has been set up to protect birds and the places they live throughout the Americas.

The Most Expensive Book in the World is Also a Work of Art

A copy of John James Audubon's Birds of America was sold at an auction in London for £7.3 million ($11.5 million), and thus became the most expensive book ever sold.

These Vintage Bird Illustrations are Charming & Beautiful

John James Audubon (1785 – 1851) was a noted artist from the 19th century who is best known for his seminal illustrated book titled 'Birds of America'. The iconic book contained 435 gorgeous hand-colored watercolor paintings depicting a wide variety of American bird species.

Get Closer to Nature with These Wonderful Free Apps

Audubon Bird Guide Image source: National Audubon Society Developed by the National Audubon Society , this app is a boon for bird lovers, particularly those living in the USA. It features images, descriptions, sounds, and habitat locations of more than 800 North American birds – all for free!

Birds Come to Life In These Breathtaking Portraits

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15 Amazing Winners of the 2021 iPhone Photography Awards

(Category - City Life) [related_articles] “Clouds,” Elinat Steckler, Shot on iPhone 11 (Category - Environment) “Flight from Iguazu,” Lizhi Wang, Shot on iPhone XR (Category - Landscape) “Pondering the Positives,” Christian Horgan, Shot on iPhone X (Category - Nature) Related: In Pictures: The 2021 Audubon

12 Artworks by J.M.W. Turner That Are Worth Adoring

When we talk of famous watercolor artists who left an indelible mark in the history of the medium, a few names instantly pop up in our minds - John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer , John James Audubon , and Thomas Moran, to name a few.

Forever Gone: 10 of the Most Beautiful Extinct Birds

Carolina Parakeet Image Source: Wikimedia Commons/John James Audubon The Carolina Parakeet ( Conuropsis carolinensis ) was the only parrot species native to the eastern United States. This colorful bird was found in the coastal plains of Alabama and lived in old forests along rivers.

The Wonders of the Ocean are Brought Alive in These Photos

See Also: See the Winners of the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards 14. Finalist: Celia Kujala - Community Choice Award Image source: Ocean Photography Awards A Steller sea lion curiously stares into the camera off the coast of Hornby Island, British Columbia. 15. 

8 Animals That Hibernate During Winter

While there are birds like the dove that can enter brief periods of torpor in winter to save energy, the common poorwill is the only known bird that hibernates for weeks at a time, according to the National Audubon Society .