Since its very first issue in 1899, this journal has been doling out recommendation to assist individuals study and take care of birdlife, whether or not they had been die-hard birders, devoted conservationists, or simply beginning to discover the avian world. The Audubon crew dove deep into the archives to look at how a few of our early ideas and concepts about birding maintain up by immediately’s requirements.
We discovered that some issues by no means change, like the worth of observing birds for enjoyable and for science. However some issues actually, actually do—like legal guidelines and norms round grabbing, pestering, and kidnapping wild birds. We’ve sorted a few of our favourite tidbits from the primary half of this journal’s lifespan, proudly owning as much as the nice, the unhealthy, and the overly difficult; see the complete unfold above or take a more in-depth have a look at the breakout sections under. Right here’s hoping future readers gained’t choose us too harshly in return.
Bold And Outdated
Bold And Timeless
Simple And Outdated
Simple And Timeless
This story initially ran within the Summer time 2024 as a part of a bundle referred to as “Time Flies,” celebrating the one hundred and twenty fifth anniversary of Audubon journal. To obtain our print journal, grow to be a member by making a donation today.