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Roger Tory Peterson was an outstanding artist known for his contributions to ornithology. Born on August 28, 1908, and passing away on July 28, 1996, Peterson is renowned for his exquisite bird illustrations and pioneering field guides to birds. These guides have had a profound impact on modern ornithology.

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“Birds are indicators of the environment. If they are in trouble, we know we'll soon be in trouble.”

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“Not all is doom and gloom. We are beginning to understand the natural world and are gaining a reverence for life - all life.”

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“The philosophy that I have worked under most of my life is that the serious study of natural history is an activity which has far-reaching effects in every aspect of a person's life. It ultimately makes people protective of the environment in a very committed way. It is my opinion that the study of natural history should be the primary avenue for creating environmentalists.”

“Birds ... are sensitive indicators of the environment, a sort of "ecological litmus paper," ... The observation and recording of bird populations over time lead inevitably to environmental awareness and can signal impending changes.”

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Book:Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania

Source: Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania

“I consider myself to have been the bridge between the shotgun and the binoculars in bird watching. Before I came along, the primary way to observe birds was to shoot them and stuff them.”

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Author:Roger Tory Peterson

About the Author

Born: August 28, 1908
Died: July 28, 1996
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 23

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Peterson First Guide to Urban WildlifeRelated source material

All Things Reconsidered: My Birding AdventuresRelated source material

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