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Eagles are very tolerant and very adaptable, but they have to get established first. When birds are setting up their breeding territory, they are the most susceptible to being discouraged.

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Jim Elliot
Age: 28 †
Born: 1927
Born: October 8
Died: 1956
Died: January 8
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Missionary
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Portland
Oregon
Philip James Elliot
Birds
Tolerant
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Susceptible
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Breeding
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Eagles
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Discouraged
Established
Territory
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Adaptable

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