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Linda Hufford: A Rehabber Comments on “Collecting” Rare Birds

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This attitude of superiority and arrogance can be seen in the recent story about a researcher on the Solomon Islands who mist trapped a bird not seen by scientists for fifty years. Researcher” is a term that should differ greatly from the term “trophy hunter.”

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The Jewel Hunter: A Book Review About One Birder’s Quest for Pittas and Beer

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Black-faced Pitta is found only on one of the Solomon Islands (northwest of Australia). Each chapter of The Jewel Hunter reads like a mini-travel novel. If you want to travel the world birding and drinking beer, The Jewel Hunter is a must-buy. The Jewel Hunter belongs to a singular niche, the Big Year/Big Lifelist book.

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