Surfer Birds

Australian black swan with cygnet (credit: Wikipedia)

Anyone who thinks only humans know how to enjoy themselves should reconsider that notion. Four Australian black swans enjoy a good surf spot on Queensland's Gold Coast by repeatedly catching waves. According to Australians who were themselves were surfing at Queensland's iconic Kirra beach, four black swans started catching waves and repeatedly did so. The birds recognized when the wave was good and when to catch it. One swan caught the peak, set a perfect line, and rode the wave all the way to the beach. One of the human surfers captured video of this remarkable bit of avian behavior.

Only one question remains...does everybody surf in Australia? WHB

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