I was walking my dogs in Hoppers Crossing (near Werribee) around 0730
and a similar size flock was over me then - have been a lot around
recently.
On Apr 10, 2005 3:28 PM, Joy Tansey <> wrote:
> An early trip (8am) this morning to Kirks Point to check on the Pacific
> Golden Plover turned up a surprise of over 500 Fork-tailed Swift. They were
> coming in low off the bay and heading generally north. They extended as far
> as the bins could see - from the boat ramp to Avalon airfield. When I
> thought the last had disappeared, I began to head home again (~8.40am). I
> caught up to the FT Swifts along the Point Wilson Rd. They extended the
> entire length and were crossing the highway. As I headed towards Melbourne,
> I passed the last FTS just after South Rd. I expect my initial estimate is
> probably way too low, and that the number was 1500+.
>
> By the way, I could only locate a single PGPlover in non-breeding plumage.
> Also, based on the buzz call, I believe an Orange-bellied Parrot flew past
> and was last seen heading across the bay toward Port Arlington.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Joy Tansey
> Altona Meadows
>
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