Bird illustration has a specific tradition going back to John James Audubon's 1827 Birds of America and the roughly 435 hand-colored plates that set the template for scientific bird art, and later bird illustrators from Roger Tory Peterson through contemporary artists continue to work within that tradition while adding their own visual approaches. The Ornithography 2027 Wall Calendar from Andrews McMeel Publishing features twelve bird illustrations across the year, drawn in a style that leans toward fine-detail plumage rendering and species-accurate anatomy rather than stylized pop-bird art. Expect field-guide-style plates alongside broader bird imagery across the twelve monthly pages of the year on the kitchen wall or beside the birding journal.
- Large 12 x 12 inch format opens to 12 x 24 inches for easy wall display
- Twelve monthly pages featuring detailed bird illustrations in the classic ornithological tradition
- Covers January to December 2027 with room for appointments and notes
- Printed on quality paper that holds pen ink without bleed
- Easy-hang design fits any home, office, or workspace
For birders whose field notebooks already hold years of observations and for readers whose home library includes at least one well-thumbed field guide to eastern or western North American birds. The imagery captures songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and waterfowl across the twelve months of the year.
