Audubon Society

noun

1. a society founded in 1905 for the preservation of wildlife, especially of birds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Audubon Society¹

Named after J. J. Audubon

Example Sentences

Lisa Collins of The New York Times interviewed naturalists, horticulturalists, and the executive director of the city’s Audubon Society about the recent uptick in wildlife sightings across the city.

From Outside Online

“There used to be a lot more of us,” said Greenwood, who serves on the board of directors for the National Audubon Society.

From The Daily Beast

I send you a copy of the call and programme; also of the constitution of the Indiana Audubon Society.

From Project Gutenberg

Tell what the Audubon Society is and how it endeavors to conserve the birds of beautiful plumage.

From Project Gutenberg

The Audubon Society will send one plans for a Martin house, and tell one where to place it.

From Project Gutenberg

The Audubon Society had found a new field for endeavour, highly prolific in results.

From Project Gutenberg

His reference to birds had recalled her to herself, for she was a member of the Audubon Society and quite up on birds.

From Project Gutenberg