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Birders bring Africa to Highlands

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

out birdersHighlands will get a chance to experience South Africa through a presentation from Jim and Ellen Shelton, long-time birders whose recent trip across the globe allowed them to glimpse some spectacular birds and mammals.

At 7:30 p.m. July 21 at the Hudson Library in Highlands, the Sheltons will share some of their favorite photos and stories from the adventure, another in a lifetime of enjoyment from combining bird watching with travel. Refreshments will be served beginning at 7 p.m.

Free and sponsored by the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society. www.highlandsaudubonsociety.org or 828.743.9670. 

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