"We can only truly be civilised people when we have regular and meaningful contact with the wild world"

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Source: Simon Barnes (2011). “How to be a Bad Birdwatcher: To the Greater Glory of Life”, p.86, Short Books

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Simon Barnes

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Simon Barnes is a British author and journalist known for his insightful writings on nature and wildlife, particularly in 'How to Be a Writer'.

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