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Review: Big Twitch: One Man, One Continent, a Race Against Time-A True Story about BirdwatchingUser Review - Diane - GoodreadsThe Big Twitch is the Australian equivalent of "The Big Year" - an attempt to see the most birds possible in one year. In 2002, Sean Dooley decides to try to see 700 birds in one year in Australia ... Read full review Review: Big Twitch: One Man, One Continent, a Race Against Time-A True Story about BirdwatchingUser Review - Paul Dodd - GoodreadsA must read for all birders! Sean has a self-deprecating sense of humour that makes this book a joy to read (and re-read!) Read full review Related books
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