The eggers destroy all the eggs that are sat upon, to force the birds to lay fresh eggs, and by robbing them regularly compel them to lay until nature is exhausted, and so but few young ones are raised. John James Audubon birdcompeldestroy share on social
There is the morass, wherein you plunge up to your knees, or the walking over the stubborn, dwarfish shrubbery, whereby one treads down the forests of Labrador; and the unexpected bunting or sylvia which perchance, and indeed as if by chance alone, you now and then see flying before you, or hear singing from the ground creeping plant. John James Audubon buntchancecreep share on social
I feel I am strange to all but the birds of America. John James Audubon americabirdfeel Change image and share on social
The Fur Company may be called the exterminating medium of these wild and almost uninhabitable regions, which cupidity or the love of money alone would induce man to venture into. Where can I now go and find nature undisturbed? John James Audubon callcompanycupidity share on social
On the 17th of May, the Delos put out to sea. I was immediately affected with sea-sickness, which, however, lasted but a short time. I remained on deck constantly, forcing myself to exercise. John James Audubon 17thaffectconstantly Change image and share on social
July 2. A beautiful day for Labrador. Went ashore and killed nothing, but was pleased with what I saw. The country is so grandly wild and desolate that I am charmed by its wonderful dreariness. John James Audubon ashorebeautifulcharm Change image and share on social
Poor France, thy fine climate, rich vineyards, and the wishes of the learned avail nothing; thou art a destitute beggar, and not the powerful friend thou wert represented to me. John James Audubon artavailbeggar Change image and share on social
I can scarcely manage to scribble a tolerable English letter. I know that I am not a scholar, but meantime I am aware that no man living knows better than I do the habits of our birds. John James Audubon awarebirdenglish Change image and share on social
But Hopes are Shy Birds flying at a great distance seldom reached by the best of Guns. John James Audubon birddistancefly Change image and share on social
A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children. John James Audubon borrowchildconservationist Change image and share on social