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15 Australian Birds (Episode 3)

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Adolescent Galahs are prone to behavioral problems; they will become noisy, aggressive, and destructive if not provided enough physical or emotional support. ” It might be better to adopt a random male teenager right away. Beck’s “Loser” can be heard at low volume in the background).

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

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Both McWillam and Hammer express mixed emotions about Lendrum–they abhor his actions but admire his talents–they stress his climbing abilities but he’s obviously also skilled at finding the nests–and his bonhomie fabrications, even the most ridiculous lie is given repeatedly and confidently.

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The Feather Thief: A Book Review

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Johnson does an excellent writing job here, balancing his emotional perspective, which has admittedly become obsessive, with a more balanced viewpoint that paints the characters he encounters with understanding, even when he is suspicious of them. The expert witness is Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen, cousin to the comedian.

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Ghana – Rainforest Birding on the Brink by Adam Riley

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We already had South Africa, Zambia and Uganda under our belts, but my clients’ request for the next year came right out of the blue: Ghana! According to the World Bank, up to 80 percent of Ghana’s forests had been destroyed by illegal logging by 2008. During each trip we would discuss a destination for the following year.

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