Caspian Tern, Vic

Last Saturday (1/3) I went down to find the affinis Gull-billed Tern and saw it as it came in to bathe and rest with the other GBTs. There were also a lot of Cabbage White Butterflies in the area, both over the water and land. As we were watching the many Caspian Terns flying over the mud flats a butterfly came close to a Caspian Tern and the tern changed direction a bit and ate the butterfly. It was a very casual attack and seemed to be more opportunistic than a regular food item. No other terns seemed interested in the butterflies and I think, in this instance, one just came so close the offer could not be refused. On the mudflats to the east of Stockyard Point there was a large group of Far East Curlew and a count showed there was at least 180. cheers Jenny http://jenniferspryausbirding.blogspot.com.au/ _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org