The Peregrine

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The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough: Autumnal Observations

An Introduction to the Peregrine's Hunting Life

Autumnal Observations

The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough

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David Attenborough reads J. A. Baker's nature writing classic about this avian predator

David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's masterpiece of British nature writing where he records his almost daily observations of this avian predator.

David Attenborough reads from J.A. Baker's British nature writing classic which was published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim. Written in the form of a diary, it covers seven months from autumn to spring and charts Baker's observations of this extraordinary predator. Today, it is post-harvest and Baker is out in the country-side in search of this avian predator.

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David Attenborough reads a classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine by J.A. Baker.

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