Nature’s alarm clock

November 2023

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November 2023

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There’s a deep joy to hearing the dawn chorus, for it is the celebration of a new day. By Tarsh Turner The warbling and chiming of tūī reached my ears and my steps faltered, brought to a halt by a warm rush of familiarity. I smiled and paused for a moment, eyes closed, lost in […]

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