AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851), Iceland or Jer Falcon, (Plate 366), 1827–1838 8_28_24 finally settling permanently in Ontario

finally settling permanently in Ontario

Nicolas Sanson

This refers to Pierre Martin de la Martiniere

Upon their return

AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851), Iceland or Jer Falcon, (Plate 366), 1827–1838 8_28_24 finally settling permanently in OntarioJOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785 1851) Iceland or Jer Falcon, Plate 366 [Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus] From the Birds of America Aquatint engraving with original hand color London: Robert Havell, 18271838 Paper size: 25 5 8 x 38 1 8 in. Their flight resembled that of the Peregrine Falcon, but was more elevated, majestic, and rapid. They rarely sailed when travelling to and fro, but used a constant beat of their wings. When over the Puffins, and high in the