Ornithologist Collection (#9)

Red-headed Woodpecker. 1. Males. 2. Female. 3. Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Lewis Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Arctic three-toed Woodpecker. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Yellow-bellied Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Prunus caroliniana. ), Audubon, John James
Yellow-bellied Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Prunus caroliniana.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Red-bellied Woodpecker. 1. Males. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Banded three-toed Woodpecker. 1. Males. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Red-cockaded Woodpecker. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Red-breasted Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Downy Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Harriss Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Audubons Woodpecker. Male. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Marias Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Hairy Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Phillips Woodpecker. Males. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Pileated Woodpecker. 1. Adult Male. 2. Adult Female. 3. and 4. Young Males. (Racoon Grape). Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Canadian Woodpecker. Male. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Ivory-billed Woodpecker. 1. Male. 2. & 3. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Belted Kingfisher. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Ruby-throated Humming bird. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. 4. Young. (Bignonia -radicans.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Ruff-necked Humming bird. 1. 2. Males. 3. Female. (Cleome heptaphylla), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Fish Crow. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Honey Locust. [Gleditschia triacanthos]), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Common Magpie. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Yellow-billed Magpie. Male. (Plantanus), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Common American Crow. Male. (Black Walnut. ), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Common American Crow. Male. (Black Walnut.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Raven. Old Male. (Thick-Shell bark Hickory). Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Meadow Starling or Meadow Lark. 1. Male. 2. Female and nest. (Yellow flowered Gerardia). Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Common Purple Crow-Blackbird. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Maize or Indian Corn. [Zea Mays]), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Baltimore Oriole, or Hang-nest. 1. Male adult. 2. Young Male. 3. Female. (Tulip Tree). Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Rusty Crow-Blackbird. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young. (Black Haw). Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Orchard Oriole, or Hang-nest. 1. Male adult. 2. Young Male. 3. Female & nest. (Honey Locust.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Bullocks Troopial. 1. Male adult. 2. Young Male. 3. Female. (Caprifolium flavum.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Boat-tailed Grackle. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Live Oak. [Quercus virens]), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Red-winged Starling. 1. Male Adult. 2. Young Male. 3. Female. (Red Maple), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Saffron-headed Marsh-Blackbird. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young Male. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Red-and-black-shouldered Marsh-Blackbird. 1. Male. 2. Female. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Common Cow-bird. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Red-and-white-shouldered Marsh-Blackbird. Male. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Wandering Rice-bird. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Red Maple. Acer Rubrum. ), Audubon, John James
Wandering Rice-bird. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Red Maple. Acer Rubrum.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Gray-crowned Purple Finch. Male. (Stocessa cyanea. ), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Gray-crowned Purple Finch. Male. (Stocessa cyanea.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Black-headed Song-Grosbeak. 1. Males. 2. Female. 3. Young Male. (Ground Hemlok. Taxus canadensis.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

White-crowned Finch. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Wild Summer Grape. ), Audubon, John James
White-crowned Finch. 1.Male. 2. Female. (Wild Summer Grape.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Rose-breasted Song Grosbeak. 1. Males. 2. Female. 3. Young Male. (Ground Hemlok. Taxus canadensis.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Pine Linnet. 1. Male. 2. Female. (Black Larch), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Evening Grosbeak. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young Male. (Ground Hemlok. Taxus canadensis.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Field Bunting. Male. (Calopogon pulchellus. Brown. Dwarf Huckle-berry. Vaccinium tenellum.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Black-headed Goldfinch. Male. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Crested Purple Finch. 1. Males. 2. Female. (Red Larch. Larix Americana. ), Audubon
Crested Purple Finch. 1. Males. 2. Female. (Red Larch. Larix Americana.), Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Blue Song Grosbeak. 1. Male. 2. Female. 3. Young. Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

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"Exploring the Avian World: Ornithologists Through Time" Jonathan Couch, a renowned ornithologist from Cornwall before 1870, dedicated his life to studying birds and their habitats. Known as "The Ornithologist of Cobbitty, " he left an indelible mark on the field. In 1909, Scott Peter Bald Balding Sir Markham followed in Couch's footsteps, earning himself the title of "The Ornithologist of Cobbitty. " His contributions between 1909 and 1989 revolutionized our understanding of avian species. Lady Young (formerly Lady Scott), Peter Scott, and Wayland Young continued this legacy by immersing themselves in ornithology. Their passion for bird conservation inspired many others to follow suit. Dr. William Beebe, a deep-sea explorer based in Bermuda, expanded the horizons of ornithology beyond land. His expeditions shed light on bird species inhabiting remote regions like Asia and South East Asia. One such expedition took him to the Philippines' Visayas region where tourists disembarked from outriggers onto Cebu's shores. This encounter with exotic avifauna fascinated both researchers and visitors alike. Even back in c. 1850, John James Audubon was captivated by birds' beauty and diversity. An unknown artist captured his dedication to documenting these creatures through artistry that still mesmerizes us today. In Hawks Attacking Partridges (1826), Audubon showcased not only his artistic prowess but also depicted nature's raw struggle for survival—a testament to how ornithologists have always strived to understand every aspect of avian life. From Jonathan Couch's pioneering work in Cornwall to Dr. William Beebe's exploration across oceans, each ornithologist has played a vital role in unraveling nature's feathered wonders—continuing the legacy started by "The Ornithologist of Cobbitty.