John James Audubon, born #OTD in 1785, was an ornithologist, naturalist, and painter known for his extensive efforts to document American birds. Audubon initially drew birds as a hobby while working as a businessman. When financial troubles hit, he set off into the wilderness to document America's birds, work that ultimately became his legacy. . . . . . . . . . #science #ilovescience #scienceisfun #sciencelife #scienceiscool #birds #scienceexperiment #sciencerocks #sciencegeek #scienceclass #sciencefact #scienceandtechnology #sciencecommunication #scientistoftheweek #scientistheroes #scientistatwork #scientistleader #microscope #scientistsofinstagram #scientist #scientists #sciencehistory #johnjamesaudubon #ornithologist #americasbirds