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Spine-tailed swifts

To: "Graeme Fraser" <>
Subject: Spine-tailed swifts
From: Andy Burton's Bush Tours <>
Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 14:39:24 +1000
Hi Graeme,


here in central Sydney I detected a possible decline some 5 - 10 years ago; my records would confirm exactly when. What was a relatively common visitor appears to have become quite rare. I should add that other observers in our western suburbs and not far to our north still seem to be seeing more than I am seeing here.

Since I detected this apparent decline I have probably been taking extra care to ensure that I do not miss seeing this migrant each year. This has not improved my success rate.



Regards, Andy



Folks,

I live near Alstonville on the NSW north coast.  Swifts are normally a
regular summer migrant hereabouts.  This season I am disturbed that I have
seen them only once.  I don't think this is through spending less time
looking.  Most of my sightings are on the way to work.

Has anyone else noticed this deficiency?  Has anyone seen greater numbers
than usual?


graeme

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