Don't know if this a courtship ritual or a dispute. The one on the right seems unmoved whatever it is. I think they are terns but I am no expert. The shot was taken recently on a visit to our daughter in Perth (WA).
What's going on?
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Re: What's going on?
I'm no twitcher but it looks to me that the bird on the left is a youngster and is demanding food from its parent.
Re: What's going on?
Hi Retsum, This is a great photo of an adult and juvenile Greater Crested Tern. The juvenile is displaying begging behaviour for food.
Iain
Iain
Re: What's going on?
Great pic. Tells the story so well.
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