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About the Exhibit
BRI has enjoyed an enduring relationship with artists Linda Mirabile and Adelaide Murphy Tyrol. Their many collaborations include the first art exhibit A Critical Balance (ACB), which featured endangered or threatened species depicted at life-size. The two organizations sponsored a joint exhibit at the Portland Public Library.
For this second joint exhibit, the founders of ACB decided to highlight the endangered birds of Amboseli National Park—an area in Kenya where BRI conducts research. Interest in conserving the wildlife in this region has grown over the years and BRI was asked to produce a book about the 500+ species of birds that reside in or migrate to and from Amboseli National Park.
Book Launch and Art Exhibit!
First Friday Art Walk July 3rd
Lewis Gallery, Portland Public Library, Portland, Maine
Signed books will be for sale. Authors and contributors will be available to talk about the research BRI conducts in Amboseli.
A Critical Balance: Artists Take Action present the endangered birds of Amboseli painted at full size. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work. The exhibit will be on display from July 3 to September 13, 2026.
All Proceeds to Benefit Bird Conservation!
Explore the Artwork: Virtual Tour
This exhibit provides the six featured artists a unique opportunity to share their observations and use their art to convey both the beauty of their chosen endangered species and the need to protect them. Each artist has chosen one or more birds that reside in or are seasonal visitors to Amboseli.
All species of birds showcased in the exhibit are listed on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List as endangered or threatened. The artists’ intent is to inspire and educate in ways that will reach beyond statistics, policy, and politics.
To use the virtual tour below, use your cursor to move the footprints around the exhibit, or click the play button at the bottom to start the guided tour.
Read the Book: Birds of Amboseli: Kenya, Africa
Birds of Amboseli is a visually compelling and scientifically grounded tribute to one of East Africa’s most iconic ecosystems. Set against the backdrop of the greater Mount Kilimanjaro landscape, the book celebrates the rich diversity of birdlife that inhabits the Amboseli region.
To learn more about the book, click here.
