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Richard Jones on the Peregrine

Avian vet Richard Jones introduces the bird that inspired his career. A childhood trip to Anglesey led to an obsession with the fastest bird in the world, a love affair with falconry, and a career as a vet.

Producer: Melvin Rickarby
Photograph: Alan Williams.

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Mon 26 Sep 2022 05:58
BBC Radio 4

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