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Mexican Warblers

10,000 Birds

I have taken refuge on the high ground as Irene batters the east coast of North America and Nanmadol swamps the Philipines, Taiwan and east China, but my thoughts and best wishes are with anyone who has been affected by the storms. As I write, Popacatapetl, the volcano 50 miles south-east of Mexico city, is grumbling outside the window.