Swarms of budgerigars are said to be plaguing areas of Queensland in Australia after a prolonged breeding period.

Flooding of river systems in the region earlier this year has meant there is an abundance of grass seeds - the preferred food of budgies.  

This is said to have led to levels of breeding which has not been seen before, and locals say the the budgie flocks can now number up to 3,000 birds.

What's more there are said to be at least six of the giant flocks currently flying around the area looking for food. "They look like swarms of bees and turn the sky green when they are flying," said one resident.

But while locals are getting into a flap, hundreds of tourists are currently heading to the area to see the birds.