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Audubon Society

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of Audubon Society

Named after J. J. Audubon

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And the payoff from Project Puffin has echoed far from the shores of Maine, says Elizabeth Gray, chief executive of the National Audubon Society.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

The bill is supported by local governments and environmental groups such as the Wilderness Society and National Audubon Society.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 23, 2026

The National Audubon Society, however, has decided to retain the Audubon name and instead spend $25 million on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

From Seattle Times Feb. 6, 2024

The Audubon Society describes cactus ferruginous pygmy owls as hardy animals, hunting in near dawn and dusk on lizards, rodents, insects and small birds.

From Salon Dec. 15, 2023

In the summer of 1960 conservationists from many states converged on a peaceful Maine island to witness its presentation to the National Audubon Society by its owner, Millicent Todd Bingham.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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