Thanks, Robyn and Brian. No, this observer (Mt Me, SEQ) is familiar
with Topknot Pigeons and states vehemently that these are not they.
It's worth noting that, having studied entomology at university, his
'eye' can be taken to be good. Here, for those who wish to puzzle
over them, are his observations of these large flocks which have
passed over Mt Mee (SEQ) approximately once a year from July 1998 to
October 2004:
- biggish, dark birds (moderately larger than topknot)
- plumpish
- big flocks of 50+
- deadly silent in steady flight
- no gliding or 'shooting' - constant wing-flapping
- fly swiftly
- flock wheels away on sighting observer
- often mid-afternoon or later
- occasionally/rarely feed on the ground
- definitely a dove or pigeon
- definitely not topknots
Thanks to you all for your forbearance!
Judith.
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Judith L-A
S-E Qld
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