My daily drag from the front door to my car to start another day at the
office had a pleasant change this morning. It was overcast and ready to
storm and over the house were a flock of White Throated Needletails
(Hirundapus caudacutus. Certainly a first for my house list, and not a bird
I have seen in this area (Brisbane southern suburb.
The great thing about it though was the incredible speed they were
travelling at as they flew low right above me - and the clear whirrr as they
sped past!
Some martins were also amongst them.
I drove down the road with a much bigger smile than usual!
Swifts and Needletails are great birds to watch!
David Taylor
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