Belding, Lyman, 1829-1917.

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Ornithologist.

Born 1829 in West Farms, Massachussetts. He spent many years on whaling ships but became fascinated by birds in 1876 and became a foremost authority on the avifauna of California and Baja California. In 1889 wrote "Song Notes of Birds." He became a resident member of California Academy of Sciences in 1889. Died on November 22, 1917 in Stockton, California.

From the description of Lyman Belding papers. (California Academy of Sciences). WorldCat record id: 166274034

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Birth 1829

Death 1917

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