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Bird Lovers' Resources
Collected for the friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, these online resources are freely available. -
Monthly Theme for May
Highlighting selected works from our collection around a common theme. -
Current Open Hours
Our normal open hours are subject to change, so please check here to help plan your visit. -
Gallery of Bird and Wildlife Art
Digital images of the more than 1000 works in our collection!
The Adelson Library contains a rich array of historical and contemporary ornithological materials, including an extensive collection of monographs and journals. The library is open to the public.
Art on Display
Works from the Art Collection of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology are currently on display.
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NEW artwork! The Adelson Library was recently given a full set of facsimile reproduction prints from the classic J. J. Audubon book, Birds of America. learn more