Thousands of pelicans flock to NSW's central west as an 'extraordinary' event unfolds

Tens of thousand of pelicans descend on Central West in 'extraordinary' event (ABC Central West: Hamish Cole)

More than 30,000 pelicans have descended on a river system in New South Wales, in one of the largest breeding events recorded in Australia.  

A wet and wild summer across the state created the ideal conditions for the native species to breed at Lake Brewster, in the state's Central West.