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Dusky Woodswallow |
Sightings
We have seen Dusky Woodswallows several times were we lived until 2006, 20 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales. They hunt in flocks above the paddocks and sometimes sit on power lines to rest.
Together with many other migratory birds, in 2007 they re-appeared in the Narrabri area after their winter absence in late August. Seen also near Myall Creek, northern NSW, and frequently on the western fringe of Mt. Kaputar National Park, 30 km east of Narrabri. Re-appeared there in early August 2008, after only a very brief absence of maybe 6-8 weeks.
Also seen by us in many different places along the Darling River and into South Australia in March 2008.
Photos
Lateral view of a Dusky Woodswallow 30 km east of Narrabri (click on image for larger version)
Dusky Woodswallow checking out the photographer
Lateral view of a Dusky Woodswallow (click on image for full-size display)
Immature Dusky Woodswallow (click on image for larger version)