Saturday, August 30, 2008

Twitchers



Might not be a word you are familiar with
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Twitchers are bird watchers
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They come in all shapes and sizes and are often very knowledgeable
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Often about a lot more than the behaviour and habits of birds
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Which brings me to one in particular

A friend of ours, James "The Birdman" who lives in Tanzania
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He is not only very informed about birds but knows a lot about insects, flora, and other aspects of nature as well
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As he says "It matters not whether we are considered bird-watchers or birders, ornithologists or bird-lovers, bird-spotters or rarity hunters, tickers, twitchers or listers
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Are there 'philosophical implications'?
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The gift of 'birding' has encouraged me to focus daily upon dynamic meditation; the interplay of the human mind and nature.
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Specifically to concentrate upon the way this interplay should enhance our life, both as humbled individuals and in the greatest groups".
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Have a look at his website and then his blog
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We hope you enjoy them



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