Some years ago we saw ducks riding downstream on a strong current
in one of the outlet channels at the Western Treatment Plant, Werribee.
Mostly Pinkears and Australian Shovelers but a few Black Ducks with
them. There was no doubt in our minds that the birds were doing this
for enjoyment, whizzing downstream among clouds of foam and then
battling upstream, or sometimes flying, to do it again and again. This
was in a channel leading seawards from the road leading east to the
Borrow Pits. The tide was very low and water levels in the ponds were
high, so a strong current developed. The channel was quite crowded with
the birds - we made no attempt to count them at the time but in
recollection there were dozens and dozens of them. I still have some
print photos of the scene.
The Black Swans in the clip also seemed to be enjoying the waves.
Anthea Fleming
On 14/12/2013 3:07 PM, Jenny Stiles wrote:
Hi list,
I thought you might enjoy this clip of Black Swans surfing! I don’t think I
have seen Swans on the open ocean, much less enjoying the waves!
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/12/14/07/13/surfing-swans-astonish-gold-coast-swimmers
From Jenny Stiles
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