Back in the late 1950's or early 1960's the budgerigars decided to use
the power lines east of Dalby (Darling Downs, Qld) to spend the long
days. The wires were stretched with the weight and almost reached the
ground. After the birds had moved on, the lines neede replacing aqs
they had stretched so far. The flock filled the wires for several
miles (as it was then) and the number of birds would have been
incredible.
I wish I could remember the exact year and that I had had a digital
camera back then but maybe someone else from Qld may be able to help.
It was a sight I will never forget, even after fifty years or so.
During the mid 1960's, I lived in far west of Qld (Dajarra and
Bedourie) and even though I saw flocks of several thousand birds at
times, nothing came close to the Dalby sighting.
Cheers
Terry Pacey
Gold Coast Qld
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