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Helen Macdonald: Taming goshawks and cuddling parrots
After the death of her father, Helen Macdonald formed an extraordinary bond with a ferocious goshawk, who eventually helped her overcome grief.
At Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Helen reflects on her experience, as told in best-selling book H is for Hawk, and also where she is today – keeping company with a parrot.
(Image: Hawk at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary. Credit: Â鶹ԼÅÄ)
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