The history of Australian exploration from 1788 to 1888Compiled from state documents, private papers and the most authentic sources of informationIssued under the auspices of the governments of the Australian colonies . ^^^4 1845.] A DENIZEN OF THE DESERT. 145 As we rode across the stony plain lying between us and the hills,the heated and parching blasts that came upon us, were more than wecould bear. We were in the centre of the plain, when Mr. Browne drewmy attention to a number of small black specks in the upper air. Thesespots increasing momentarily in size, were evidently approaching usra
The history of Australian exploration from 1788 to 1888Compiled from state documents, private papers and the most authentic sources of informationIssued under the auspices of the governments of the Australian colonies . ^^^4 1845.] A DENIZEN OF THE DESERT. 145 As we rode across the stony plain lying between us and the hills,the heated and parching blasts that came upon us, were more than wecould bear. We were in the centre of the plain, when Mr. Browne drewmy attention to a number of small black specks in the upper air. Thesespots increasing momentarily in size, were evidently approaching usrapidly. In an incredibly short space of time, we were surrounded bvhundreds of the common kite, stooping down to within a few feet of us,and then turning away after having eyed us steadily. Several approachedus so closely, that they threw themselves back to avoid contact, openino-their beaks and spreading out their talons. The long flight of thesebirds, reaching from the ground into the heavens, put me strongly inmind of one of Martins beautiful designs, in which he produces theeffect of distance by a multitude of objects vanishing from the view. Sturt, during his detention in the depot, made one desper-ate attem
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