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The latest e-version of The Economist contains a
story about the recent issue of the British Trust for Ornithology "Ringing
Report" in which they report recapture of a Manx Shearwater first banded 50
years ago. The Economist headline claims it is the oldest bird in the
world but there are many reports/urban legends of centenarian parrots and
cockies in captivity.
The article also comments on the efforts of a
"large number of enthusiastic amateurs, backed up by those of
a few ill-paid professionals" which is about the first time I have seen the
Economist supporting a pay rise fro the workers!
Martin
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