Flying Colors: New coastal galleries showcase the Louisiana roots of a groundbreaking work of environmental art, Audubon's Birds of America.

The article discusses the new coastal galleries at the Historic New Orleans Collection, which showcase the Louisiana roots of John James Audubon's Birds of America. Audubon's time in Louisiana was significant for his research on the nation's birds. The article also highlights the importance of Louisiana's coast as a rest area for migratory shorebirds and a habitat for various species of waterfowl. The new permanent exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection explores the distinctive ecosystem of coastal Louisiana and the influence of the environment on Louisiana culture. The exhibition features Audubon's Birds of America, which is considered one of the most important works of natural history. The article also mentions the National Audubon Society, which was founded based on Audubon's artwork and has dedicated itself to bird conservation. [Extracted from the article]