False start this morning as we left. 20km down the road we realised that we had left a book behind - the library book which is our reference for what to see and where to see it. Back we went, retrieved it and off again. We've done the road ahead as we are returning to Coober Pedy for the night so we know wht to expect. Then we saw the tree below
I have seen three eagles flying together before and was told they were a pair with a young one, but I have never seen so many in one place and certainly not so close. We guessed there must be something large and dead somewhere but couldn't see anything. Turning around to see better, as the car slowly approached a couple flew off, then another crossed the road to a tree on the other side. In total there were 8 birds. I scrambled to get a shot before they flew away but some got away, some didn't move anyway. Very exciting to see.
Slight rain as we crossed the border into South Australia but there is blue ahead on the horizon so we remain optimistic. I am going to publish this at the next roadhouse to share the joy. I cannot see the road getting better than this.
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