What a treat to read the news from the National Audubon Society this week announcing free downloads of the high-resolution prints from John James Audubon’s Birds of America.
Considered one of the best examples of wildlife illustration, Birds of America is a collection of 435 life-sized hand-colored prints of North American birds, made from engraved copper plates based on Audubon’s original watercolors from the early 1800’s.
If you’re a birdwatcher like me, or simply enjoy the beauty of a gorgeous illustration, you’ll find the high-resolution files breathtaking to view.
Be prepared for large file downloads. I downloaded the Roseate Spoonbill this afternoon; the file was over 12M in size.
Great Backyard Bird Count
And if you’re interested in birdwatching, this weekend is a great time to get started. This weekend is the Great Backyard Bird Count, which continues through February 16.
Register online, count birds in your backyard for 15 minutes, and post your findings. Check what others in your area and around the world are reporting.
