birding-aus Autumnal Swifts

["David Geering"<>]

Given the degree of discussion during the last few months about swifts, or
their absence, this past summer I thought this might be of interest to
someone.

While atassing at one of my regular sites just south of Diamond Creek
(outer north-east suburb of Melbourne) on 3 April I saw a scattered flock
of about 20 White-throated Needletail.  The birds were headed in a general
southerly direction, obviously taking the leisurely route back to the
breeding grounds.

David Geering


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