Spring reflection: What tadpoles taught me
When they turn to tiny tailed froglets and scramble into damp grass, we learn something about letting go.
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Helen Macdonald is a writer and naturalist. Her books include "H is for Hawk" and "Vesper Flights" (Jonathan Cape).
When they turn to tiny tailed froglets and scramble into damp grass, we learn something about letting go.
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