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shapes and sizes carrying binoculars,
telescopes and tripods (some even had mobile
'phones) watching a playing field, all cursing,
but not saying anything to a group of children,
playing football is an interesting spectacle.
Suddenly a shout goes out and the bird has been
spotted in the other field. A hundred people
grab their 'scopes and run to get that magic
glimpse that means a 'life tick' for their
records.
ADRIAN VERNON
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