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Isolation, a.k.a. Business as Usual

10,000 Birds

In fact, if I remember correctly, it was 2013 when I first noticed (from an office window) a huge collection of sticks at the crown of a large immortelle tree. Before we got to our destination, I pulled the car over to investigate an almost deafening twittering. These irruptive visitors to T&T always are a pleasure to experience.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

10,000 Birds

Maharashtra, February 2013. As our Gypsy comes to a halt, one Oriental Honey Buzzard is investigating the new arrivals. Trying not to inhale so much of the dust cloud that envelops us, I am sporting a bandana tied bank-robber style. Finally, the shores of the Telia lie in front of us. Very dusty Swarovski CLs.

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Welcome Home Mama & Boris: How a Sister’s Love Saved a Fallen Soldiers Beloved Dogs

4 The Love Of Animals

Starting with Casey and Arrow, our keepers in the woods, our family would keep cats and dogs. When he went outside to investigate, he saw a dusty troupe of mottled, almost camouflaged, puppies rolling in the sand, all presided over by a serious, sleek, dark presence—their mother. Growing up, we always had animals. Authors Bios.

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