John Bachman: No Longer In The Shadow Of Audubon

Most nature lovers who have heard of John Bachman know him only because two birds--Bachman's Warbler and Bachman's Sparrow--are named for him. However, he was was a very important Carolina Lowcountry naturalist for more than 50 years and deserves NOT to dwell in the shadow of his friend and colleague John James Audubon.

"This Week at Hilton Pond" we talk about Bachman's diverse contributions, not only in natural history but in theology, race race relations, and other realms. We also provide info about an upcoming John Bachman Symposium being held in April for the 150th anniversary of Newberry College, which Bachman founded. Our 22-28 February 2006 installment is available by clicking on the title above.

As always we include a tally of all birds banded during the week at Hilton Pond Center, and we also list several interesting returns of birds banded in previous years.

Happy (Historical) Nature Watching!

BILL