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Striding Snake-killers

10,000 Birds

On several occasions I’ve seen animals that are making a beeline towards shelter double-back when the wings are spread straight into their waiting talons. Our task was not made any easier by the many potholes and porcupine burrows. But another reason might be that the wing flares confuse the prey.

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