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Page 251
... falcon was to be flown . Until Bapa's time no one succeeded in flying the sluggish luggar falcon at partridge . But the drugs administered the night before worked miracles on this desert falcon that normally preys on lizards , mice ...
... falcon was to be flown . Until Bapa's time no one succeeded in flying the sluggish luggar falcon at partridge . But the drugs administered the night before worked miracles on this desert falcon that normally preys on lizards , mice ...
Page 252
... falcon down like a shadow , plunged a huge tawny eagle . The bold sky robber had sighted an easy meal . Our whole party was galvanized into action . Two men rushed to protect the falcon ; another raced for the shotgun , while still ...
... falcon down like a shadow , plunged a huge tawny eagle . The bold sky robber had sighted an easy meal . Our whole party was galvanized into action . Two men rushed to protect the falcon ; another raced for the shotgun , while still ...
Page 253
... falcon and strained our eyes to follow the tiny specks in the blue , the falcon outclimbed and outmaneuvered the kite , drove it earthward in a series of stoops , bound to it , and dropped to earth victorious , her quarry a bird of prey ...
... falcon and strained our eyes to follow the tiny specks in the blue , the falcon outclimbed and outmaneuvered the kite , drove it earthward in a series of stoops , bound to it , and dropped to earth victorious , her quarry a bird of prey ...
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San Diego Cant Believe It By FREDERICK SIMPICH | 45 |
Sun Shines on San Diego 9 illustrations in color from naturalcolor photographs | 57 |
Avalon Catalina Island 83 color plates II page | 82 |
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