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Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle
Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle

Jun 11

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Tropical mocking bird (Mimus gilvus) Gurabo, PR • Photo: R.C. Flores-Gunkle

Baffled and Dazzled by Birds

When I actually see them

Until recently, I knew virtually nothing about birds. I admired their beauty and their aloofness — they always seemed far above earthbound mortals like me. But until recently, I didn’t even know their names.

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An aging humanist hanging on to the idea that there is hope for humankind — against all current indications. You can see his published work on Amazon.

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