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Bill Oddie brought birdwatching into millions of homes
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Rhett Butler
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Bill Oddie, the British comedian and ornithologist who popularized birdwatching through television, has died at age 85. He is remembered for his work on 'The Goodies' and his later nature programs that brought wildlife observation to a mainstream audience.
On television, Bill Oddie often seemed to forget the camera. A call came from a hedge, and his attention shifted toward it. He listened, peered through his binoculars, and said what he thought he had heard. Viewers shared the uncertainty, the waiting, and the excitement when the bird finally appeared.
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