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Martin Identification

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Subject: Martin Identification
From: "kbrandwood" <>
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 16:35:16 +1000
HI All/Max, another ID point re the Martins which both have white rumps, 
however the rump of the Tree Martin as a soiled look about it where as the 
Fairy is bright white, the Fairy is noticeable smaller when seen in flight or 
perched, I find Martins also have a more gliding flight than Welcome Swallows. 
Time in the field looking at them Max, invaluable.

keith b the beautiful Hawkesbury 60km N/W of Sydney



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