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Wagtails in winter in Oz

To: "'Mike Carter'" <>, <>
Subject: Wagtails in winter in Oz
From: "Tony Russell" <>
Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 13:39:59 +0930

I just hope it loses its way round to Adelaide.

 

Tony Russell

 

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Subject: Re: [BIRDING-AUS] Wagtails in winter in Oz

 

 

They probably migrate alone and may be disorientated by inclement weather or have a faulty internal compass or biorhythm. That is they encounter a storm enroute or head south from their winter quarters in the tropics when they should head north.

 

Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mt Eliza    VIC     3930
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