Nature Study

Birds of North America Collection

Discover the wonder of North American birds through the eyes of Victorian and Gilded Age master naturalists. Our Heritage Bird Art Packs bring the work of master naturalists into your homeschool, nature study program, or classroom.

Our Collections

USA Heritage Bird Art Pack

Coming Soon

  • Over 50 high-resolution bird illustrations
  • Organized by 7 US regions
  • Comprehensive Educator Guide
  • Student Discovery Book
  • QR codes linking to bird songs
  • Printable flashcards
  • Supports NGSS & Common Core learning objectives

Canada Heritage Bird Art Pack

Coming Soon

  • Over 50 high-resolution bird illustrations
  • Organized by 6 Canadian regions
  • All 13 provincial/territorial birds
  • Bilingual French common names
  • Comprehensive Educator Guide
  • Student Discovery Book
  • Supports provincial curriculum objectives

What's Inside

The Educator Guide

Our comprehensive Educator Guide provides everything you need to bring Victorian and Gilded Age natural history into your homeschool or classroom. Rooted in Charlotte Mason's philosophy of close observation, living books, and the cultivation of wonder, the guide includes detailed artist biographies, age-appropriate teaching activities for grades K-8, regional observation guides, and curriculum standards alignment.

The Student Discovery Book

"Your Bird Discovery Book" is an illustrated guide designed for young naturalists. Each bird features field identification tips, habitat information, behavioral notes, and a fascinating fun fact. QR codes link to bird song recordings, connecting visual study with the sounds of nature. (External links may change over time.) Includes a personal Life List for tracking sightings and milestones.

Each Pack Includes

  • Over 50 print-ready images
  • Educator Guide (PDF)
  • Student Discovery Book (PDF)
  • QR Code Reference Sheets
  • Printable Flashcard Set
  • Standards Alignment Chart

The Artists

Our collections feature work from six master naturalist-illustrators of the Victorian era, offering students a rich visual variety while maintaining historical authenticity.

John James Audubon

1785 - 1851

The Birds of America

Alexander Wilson

1766 - 1813

American Ornithology

John Gould

1804 - 1881

Monograph of the Trochilidae

Daniel Giraud Elliot

1835 - 1915

Gallinaceous Game Birds

Jacob Henry Studer

1840 - 1904

The Birds of North America

Genevieve Jones

1847 - 1879

Nests and Eggs of Birds of Ohio

Regional Organization

USA Pack - Seven Regions

Northeast Southeast Midwest & Great Lakes Great Plains Southwest Pacific Northwest Mountain West

Canada Pack - Six Regions

Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario Prairies British Columbia Northern & Arctic

Birds are carefully selected to represent species commonly observed in each region, making the collection ideal for local nature study and field observation.