The Bus aka Madam Plush appears to have a strong affinity for birds and animals.

Dogs, cats and birds have all visited freely, but a truly unexpected trio came aboard at Campbell Town recently.

Three welcome swallows flew in through the open door and had a good look around. When I got up to get the camera they were very relaxed, and two stayed to pose for a little while, both taking turns to enjoy the view from the steering wheel.

Also relaxed, and cheeky, were the Australian magpies who came to visit me everyday when I was camped on a friend’s front lawn in downtown Canberra.