Birding – Ben East Books

Christmas Sanctuary

Dec 26, 2025

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A boating excursion on India’s Kavery River brought unexpected sightings and peaceful reflection as we move from the holidays to preparing for the new yearView post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter.

Backstory: Hope and Tragedy

Nov 11, 2025

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Former diplomat Ben East tries his hand at podcasting when his nonfiction fails to take hold. Will fellow public servant Rob Batchelder bail him out? Can the Great Indian Bustard help?View post to subscribe to the site’s newsletter.

The End

Dec 31, 2024

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Ben East

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Go Big, Write Big, said nobody ever.

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Christmas Sanctuary

Backstory: Hope and Tragedy

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