it may already be buried in this voluminous thread....but....
Recall a story of a boeing or some such taxying to the old Brisbane International Apron ( a journey in itself ), and advised to Tower that they were stopping due a large flock of ducks running around the Apron area - apparently being chased by ground handlers (?).
Tower quick as wink - "Roger when ready taxi to the bay at your discretion - caution Drake Turbulence "