A New Graphic Novel Chronicles the Adventures of John James Audubon
BooksThe naturalist and artist is depicted like you've never seen him before. Here's an inside peek.
The Aviary
Where birds inspire art, awe, and action
At Audubon we believe art inspires action. In this series we ask artists to explore the intersection of birds and art as a catalyst for shifting perspectives and perceptions. The Aviary is an evolution of The Illustrated Aviary, which ran from 2013-2021 and invited artists to reinterpret John James Audubon’s original watercolors through their own unique style. In its new iteration, we’ve widened the series to include artists in any medium who are motivated to educate and inspire people to take action on behalf of birds. Artwork from this series is included on the back page of every issue of the quarterly Audubon magazine. You can receive the magazine by becoming a member of Audubon today.
The Aviary
The Foraged Wood Thrush
Jessica Maffia merges her artistic talents with her enthusiasm for nature in a plant-based representation of the Wood Thrush.
Read About John James Audubon
Meet John James Audubon’s Nemesis Bird: the Chestnut-sided Warbler
Kenn Kaufman's NotebookDespite decades of searching, Audubon struggled to find the bird after his first sighting. But there might be some good reasons why.
John James Audubon Made a Mardi Gras Appearance
NewsThe Rex parade, New Orleans’ oldest Mardi Gras parade, featured the naturalist in a celebration of the city’s history.
John James Audubon: Crazy, Wrong, or Neither?
Birds Of AmericaAudubon painted a bunch of birds that no one has seen since. We explore the most likely options behind the mystery birds.
The Ghost of John James Audubon’s Past
Did Townsend's Bunting return from the dead?
Birder, Painter, Troll, and Trickster—The Secret Life of John James Audubon
CultureHappy birthday to the man with the larger-than-life imagination.
