Vintage photos of birds

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Ranger naturalist Edwin McKee (in profile) with pygmy nuthatch bird in hand, circa 1929. As the park’s naturalist, McKee changed the way tourists interacted with the Grand Canyon. By creating ranger talks, nature walks along the rim, interpretative signs and educational pamphlets, McKee helped to make the Grand Canyon the tourist destination is still is to this day. (History By Zim)