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Shocked Swallow

Seconds before its death . . . that look of bewilderment and horror haunts me.
The Tragic Demise of a Swallow

April 16th 2008
A extremely tragic thing happened to me this morning: in the process of trying to save a bird, I inadvertently killed it. Let me explain: While checking my e-mail in the office at approximately 0630, a Lesser Striped Swallow flew in through the wide-open door and couldn’t seem to find its way back out of the room. Remembering that there was a butterfly net in the corner, I grabbed it and tri ... read more
Africa » Kenya » Rift Valley Province » Laikipia

Kenyan Flag Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo KENYATTA led Kenya from independence until his death in 1978, when President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI took power in a constitutional succession. The country was a de facto one-party state from 196... ... read more
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