Rustling in the shrubbery drew our attention, as our guide Pulma urged everyone to be quiet. “Easy, I think there’s a Spoonbill,” he whispered. WHOOSH! An explosion of pink burst out of the trees, outstretching its wings and gliding effortlessly…
Rustling in the shrubbery drew our attention, as our guide Pulma urged everyone to be quiet. “Easy, I think there’s a Spoonbill,” he whispered. WHOOSH! An explosion of pink burst out of the trees, outstretching its wings and gliding effortlessly…
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