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Black Falcon attacking Galahs

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Subject: Black Falcon attacking Galahs
From: Peter Milburn <>
Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 11:22:05 +1000
On Saturday morning (29/4/06) I witnessed a spectacular attack on a flock of Galahs by a female (judging by structure) Black Falcon. It reminded me of a jaeger chasing gulls. This event occurred just before 10:00 along the western side and over William Hovell to the north of the Pinnacles.

Milburn
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Dr P.J. Milburn
Technical Specialist
ANU Biomolecular Resource Facility
John Curtin School of Medical Research
Australian National University
GPO Box 334
Canberra ACT 0200
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