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White-throated Needletails.

from [Anthony Overs] [Permanent Link][Original]
To: "'Stephen & Frances Brand'" <>, <>
Subject: White-throated Needletails.
From: "Anthony Overs" <>
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:15:32 +1100

They are indeed a big bird, certainly bigger up close than many people realise.

 

I sent these pics around a couple of years ago; I picked up a road-killed needletail on Coulter Drive near Weetangera. Gives you some idea of the size:

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aovers/418294584/in/set-72157604924418559/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aovers/418294577/in/set-72157604924418559/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aovers/418294588/in/set-72157604924418559/

 

Cheers

Anthony

 

 

 

From: Stephen & Frances Brand [
Sent: Saturday, 14 March 2009 11:08 PM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] White-throated Needletails.

 

Saw a flock of about 50 to 70 white-throated needletails on Rolling Grounds in hills oposite Guthega on Sunday of Canberra Day weekend.  Swooping and "swooshing". I was surprised how big they are. A fantastic display. They came really close.

Stephen Brand

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