Sonja, I too have observed this some years ago, so yes probably typical
behaviour (though maybe not regularly observed).
Interestingly I've recently seen EYRs take small burrowing (Engaeus spp.)
crayfish (at Tarra Bulga National Park in the Strzeleckis). When I spoke
to a crayfish expert colleague he mentioned that this had not been
recorded before (bush birds as predators of native crays) and encouraged
me to post a note into Victorian Naturalist or equivalent (to do).
EYRs seem to be opportunistic feeders I think.
cheers, Martin O'Brien
Melbourne
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