Tales of a traveling zoologist, with a sharp sense of style and an even sharper intellect. Ermantrude is the muse of the designer Charlotte Linton www.charlottelinton.com

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The beautiful Emerald Dove can sometimes be found on Krakatoa but the 40 resident species of bird come and go on this ever changing island. They bring a reminder of the Mourning Doves that come to my window at home on a daily occurrence and also remind me that the end of this expedition is rapidly approaching.

The beautiful Emerald Dove can sometimes be found on Krakatoa but the 40 resident species of bird come and go on this ever changing island. They bring a reminder of the Mourning Doves that come to my window at home on a daily occurrence and also remind me that the end of this expedition is rapidly approaching.