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Pam the Bird: The mysterious graffiti tag dotted across Melbourne landmarks

Allanah Sciberras

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If you live in Melbourne or have visited the city in the past year, you might be familiar with a certain bird - pictured here in Clifton Hill.

The "Pam the Bird" graffiti tag has gained significant attention, and on January 31, the man allegedly behind the artwork was arrested.

Swipe through to see how the graffiti has taken over the city.

Attribution: Chris Hopkins
Albion
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Albion

The tag can be seen on the roof of the John Darling and Son Flour Mill in Albion, 14km west of Melbourne's CBD.

Attribution: Joe Armao/The Age
Albion
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Albion

Here's a closer look at the same tag in Albion.

The historical mill is located next to a train station. 

Attribution: Joe Armao/The Age
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Footscray
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Footscray

This business, located in Footscray, in the city's west, also fell victim to the tag.

Attribution: Supplied
North Melbourne
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North Melbourne

Moving into the inner suburbs, you'll find this apartment building featuring a large 'Pam the Bird' tag on its side.

Attribution: Joe Armao/The Age
Flinders Street Station
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Flinders Street Station

The heritage-listed Flinders Street Railway Station clock tower was defaced on July 10 last year.

The clean-up bill for the graffiti was expected to be more than $24,200.

Attribution: Nine
Yarraville
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Yarraville

Moving into the inner west, and we have another historical mill, which was tagged with the iconic bird.

Attribution: Joe Armao/The Age
Yarraville
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Yarraville

Here's a closer took at the famous Pam.

Attribution: Joe Armao/The Age
West Footscray
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West Footscray

There have been quite a few tags reported in the city's west, including in West Footscray.

Here's Pam the Bird on the Uncle Tobys tower.

Attribution: Joe Armao/The Age
South Wharf
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South Wharf

The tag can also be seen on many roadways including here near the Wurundjeri Way and Lorimer Street intersection, near the DFO South Wharf entrance.

Attribution: Joe Armao/The Age
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