James David Macdonald was a prominent Scottish-Australian ornithologist and writer, renowned for his contributions to the field of ornithology. He significantly enhanced the collections of African and Australian birds at the British Museum and played a vital role in popularizing ornithology through his engaging writings. Macdonald was a traditional museum ornithologist whose passion for birds left a lasting impact in the field, ensuring greater awareness and appreciation of avian species.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Macdonald belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Foyers
Place of Death: Brisbane
Educated At: Inverness Royal Academy | University of Aberdeen
Occupation: ornithologist | exhibition curator | writer
Employers: Natural History Museum, London
Awards Received: Fellow of the Zoological Society of London | Fellow of the Linnean Society of London | Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
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Ephemeris for October 3, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Libra 4 | 10 Libra 44 | 8 Aquarius 10 |
| Moon | 15 Capricorn 49 | 24 Aquarius 48 | 9 Taurus 9 |
| Mercury | 5 Scorpio 28 | 25 Libra 26 | 26 Aquarius 28 |
| Venus | 25 Leo 2 | 17 Virgo 24 | 15 Capricorn 53 |
| Mars | 25 Virgo 49 | 7 Scorpio 43 | 12 Sagittarius 22 |
| Jupiter | 4 Virgo 11 | 22 Cancer 48 | 12 Virgo 56 |
| Saturn | 7 Aries 1 | 27 Pisces 26 | 6 Aries 15 |
| Uranus | 12 Capricorn 57 | 1 Gemini 10 | 18 Capricorn 12 |
| Neptune | 17 Cancer 2 | 0 Aries 28 | 15 Cancer 6 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 50 | 1 Aquarius 23 | 24 Gemini 4 |
| Rahu | 29 Gemini 49 | 16 Pisces 53 | 23 Gemini 37 |
| Ketu | 29 Sagittarius 49 | 16 Virgo 53 | 23 Sagittarius 37 |
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