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Watch the Birdie, This photographer takes aim at pigeons gathering among the tourists in London's Trafalgar Square, seemingly unaware of the playful show-stealer perched on her head
Watch the Birdie, This photographer takes aim at pigeons gathering among the tourists in London's Trafalgar Square, seemingly unaware of the playful show-stealer perched on her head

Watch the Birdie, This photographer takes aim at pigeons gathering among the tourists in London's Trafalgar Square, seemingly unaware of the playful show-stealer perched on her head

Date7/29/1977
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  • Watch the Birdie, This photographer takes aim at pigeons gathering among the tourists in London's Trafalgar Square, seemingly unaware of the playful show-stealer perched on her head
  • Watch the Birdie; This photographer takes aim at pigeons gathering among the tourists in London's Trafalgar Square; seemingly unaware of the playful show-stealer perched on her head.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Watch the Birdie; This photographer takes aim at pigeons gathering among the tourists in London's Trafalgar Square; seemingly unaware of the playful show-stealer perched on her head.
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    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117183F
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