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Charles Waterton

Charles Waterton was a 19th century naturalist and explorer. After returning from his travels, he acquired Walton Hall, West Yorkshire near Wakefield and turned it into the world's first wildfowl and nature reserve. He also invented the bird nesting box[?]. The Waterton Collection is now in Wakefield Museum[?].

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