Harrison Weir (1824-1906) was an English artist, naturalist, and author. He is best known for his illustrations of birds and animals, which were published in books such as Our Domestic Birds (1869) and The Natural History of Cage Birds (1880). He was also a founding member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Weir was born in London and studied art at the Royal Academy. He was a prolific illustrator, producing over 1,000 drawings of birds and animals. He was also a keen observer of nature, and wrote several books on the subject, including The Natural History of British Birds (1862) and The Natural History of Cage Birds (1880). Weir was a passionate advocate for animal welfare, and was a vocal opponent of the cruel practices of the day, such as the use of live birds for shooting practice. He was also a strong supporter of the RSPB, and was instrumental in its formation in 1889. Weir's work has been widely praised, and he is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the history of ornithology. His illustrations are still used today in books and magazines, and his legacy lives on in the work of the RSPB.
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