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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

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It didn’t occur to me till I started reading The Falcon Thief: A True Tale of Adventure, Treachery, and the Hunt for the Perfect Bird that there was also a possible threat to the eagle herself: poachers, who steal raptor eggs and chicks. McWilliam realizes he’s dealing someone special, a career falcon egg-thief.

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Birding the Kruger Park (4): Letaba area

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So, it sometimes comes to South Africa to relax and enjoy relative anonymity. Apologies – I have not taken my anti-cynicism medication for a while now, and it starts to show). ” This sparrow does not want to hear it has a beautiful soul. It would love to be called beautiful, sexy and glamorous though.

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Combined Beats’ List – September

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Duncan has been in Africa, sweeping all before him like a brush fire. Contributions this month have come from; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Mexico, Serbia, South Africa, UK, Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Iran. South Africa. South Africa. Big Egg Marsh. River Lapwing – Vanellus duvaucelii.

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Combined Beats’ List – August

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But our pin-up for August and worthy of a double-page-spread, is Duncan who is currently sharing from South Africa. South Africa. South Africa. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Big Egg Marsh. In so doing, he has helped to push us through the 1900 milestone. 11 Feb 2016.

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