Platypus [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

["Graham Buchan" <>]

Vikki,

I have seen similar behaviour between birds at my regular spot, Pehrhyn
Estuary in Sydney.

Both Great and Little Egret often follow behind groups of Little Black
Cormorants feeding in the shallows. They are seen dashing to pick off
smaller fish disturbed and missed by the Cormorants or are standing still
necks outstretched at 45 degrees to suddenly lunge into the water and come
up with a tiny flapping fish. A White-Faced Heron sometimes also joins in.

Where a creek runs into the estuary a White-Faced Heron is often seen
feeding alongside and following a Royal Spoonbill as its bill scythes from
side to side through the water.

Magic from simplicity!

Cheers,

Graham Buchan