But Audubon told his share of whoppers too: in a serious paper he described to rapt British scientists how American rattlesnakes could hop from tree to tree after their prey a claim that was later retracted.
The likes of hearty homemade pies and mussel chowder go down a treat alongside a pint or two of Captain Cooker, an all-malt low-hop ale infused with manuka, a native tea tree.