The ostrich-riding bushranger- John Francis Peggotty
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There's a statue of an ostrich wearing a saddle in Meningie, South Australia. The large bird statue is dedicated to the legend of "John Francis Peggotty", the Birdman of the Coorong.  He loved gold, robbed stagecoaches, and used an ostrich as a getaway car. OR DID HE?!    Featuring: Denice Mason, teacher and Meningie resident. Associate Professor Rohan Clarke, Monash University and co-author of the Australian Bird Guide. Jacob Fiebig, Meningie resident and composer of "The ballad of John Peggotty".  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Additional mastering: Angie Grant. This episode of What the Duck?! was first broadcast in Feb 2022 and is produced on the land of the Wadawarrung, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna people. If you want to hear more "What the Duck?" episodes- please like and subscribe here.
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