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Tully Saucer Nest
Farmer George Pedley saw a grey saucer-shaped object rise from a swamp and fly away. Where it had been, he found a circular 'nest'—reeds flattened in a spiral pattern. More nests appeared over following weeks. They became the template for crop circles.
1966
Tully, Queensland, Australia
1+ witnesses
The Tully nest may have inspired crop circles.
The Event
January 19, 1966:
- George Pedley
- Banana farmer
- Tully, Queensland
- Morning sighting
- Near swamp
The Object
What he saw:
- Saucer-shaped
- Grey/blue color
- 25 feet diameter
- Rose from swamp
- Flew away rapidly
The Nest
What was left:
- Circular flattened area
- Reeds in spiral pattern
- 30 feet diameter
- Counterclockwise swirl
- Clear impression
More Nests
Following weeks:
- Additional nests found
- Same swamp area
- Similar patterns
- No witnesses to creation
- Mystery deepened
The Investigation
Official response:
- RAAF investigated
- No explanation
- Natural causes suggested
- Rejected by witness
- Case remains open
The Legacy
Cultural impact:
- Predated crop circles
- Similar phenomenon
- Australia’s famous case
- Template for circles
- Ongoing debate