Birds, Vol. II, No 2, August 1897

Published in August 1897, 'Birds, Vol. II, No 2' is part of a monthly magazine series by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago. This issue features short poems, anecdotes, and factual descriptions of various birds, accompanied by color photography. The publication ran from 1897 to 1907 and was notable for its early use of color plates in nature studies, eventually expanding to include other elements of nature such as animals and plants.