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We made a huge mistake: We followed the rules!

October 13, 2023 budgetbirders Australia

And it cost us an extra $400.

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How to be Happy

September 13, 2023 budgetbirders Australia

This post is more about birds than it is how to be happy, but the two definitely go hand in hand…

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