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The story of the flightless Dodo, discovered on the island of Mauritius in 1598 and killed off by 1700, is sad and familiar. by Arthur Ransome, 1947, starts with an affectionate recollection of a children’s book, in which a group of kids identify and protect a possibly rare bird (Great Northern Diver?), Number 57, Great Northern?

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Birds and Us: A 12,000 Year History from Cave Art to Conservation–A Book Review

A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects: A Review

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