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Swift parrots call on pop star power

March 3, 2024 Don Knowler

Swift parrots are preparing to “shake it off” as they start their annual migration to the mainland after breeding in Tasmania. I always try to make these columns topical but this old rocker has surprised himself by jumping on the Taylor Swift bandwagon, and turning to one of her songs to find an angle for a swift parrot story. I’m not the only one to link the two, however. Independent Senator David Pocock has said he is hoping the megastar can help pluck the world’s fastest … [Read more...] about Swift parrots call on pop star power

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