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A bird of prey which stops pigeons from interrupting play at Wimbledon treats the All England Club as "his playground", according to his handler.
Rufus, a Harris's hawk raised in Brigstock, Northamptonshire, has been responsible for keeping the courts pest-free for 18 years.
His handler Donna Davis said he is often recognised by tennis fans during the Championships, adding: "Everybody wants to stop and see Rufus, and it's so lovely.
"I feel very privileged to be here and fly my beautiful bird, and he comes back."
The unusual job came about after Davis spotted pigeons interrupting play during the 1999 Wimbledon final between Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.
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