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Fur and Fangs rather than Feathers and Beaks

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Some years ago I was surprised to see one while birding in Matsalu National Park in Estonia. It must have been one of the first to reach Estonia, but I gather that they are now well established there. It was an exciting experience, though a remarkably chilly one, as winters in Castile and León can be very cold.

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Enjoying the Orange Peril

10,000 Birds

It proved strong enough to take the many knocks and falls that a hard-used scope experiences during its lifetime. I’ve never quite understood why so many people wrap their scopes up in little jackets, (but nor do I understand why it’s so popular to dress dogs up in coats, too, as they are already wrapped in fur.

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