The avian visions of John James Audubon, America’s finest wildlife artist, are coming to life like never before. Wired takes a tour of Audubon’s Aviary, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of 474 paintings, from his early work to the masterpieces that made his name synonymous with the winged world.

I had the good fortune to visit this exhibition earlier this month. These pieces are simply STUNNING. If you EVER have a chance to see these in person, DO NOT HESITATE.