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John Hooper Bowles
1875–1934
A keen American ornithologist and zoologist, he helped shape early writing on the birds of the Pacific Northwest. His work brings together close observation, field experience, and a real affection for the natural world.
1 Audiobook
The Birds of Washington (Volume 1 of 2) A complete, scientific and popular account of the 372 species of birds found in the state
by William Leon Dawson, John Hooper Bowles
About the author
Born in Boston on March 15, 1875, John Hooper Bowles became known as an American ornithologist and zoologist whose life centered on birds and field study. Early biographical notes describe a strong interest in the outdoors from boyhood, and later records place him in the Pacific Northwest, where much of his best-known work was done.
Bowles is most closely linked with The Birds of Washington, a major regional study produced with William Leon Dawson and illustrated by Allan Brooks. He was also active in the birding community of his time; a biographical sketch notes that he served as vice-president of the Pacific Northwest Bird and Mammal Society from its founding in 1920 until his death.
He died in Tacoma, Washington, on February 2, 1934, at the age of 59. Though not widely remembered outside specialist circles today, his writing remains valuable for readers interested in natural history and the early study of North American bird life.