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Raptors are often hassled by smaller birds, in this case it was a Caspian Tern chasing a White-bellied Sea-Eagle.

I’ve been looking through shots from earlier times and thought you might like to see this magnificent White-bellied Sea-Eagle being hassled by a Caspian Tern. These eagles are the second largest Australian raptors, slightly smaller than Wedge-tailed Eagles. Caspian Terns are huge, powerful terns with massive red bills. It was a dramatically quick flyover, I’m glad I remembered to press the shutter button!

I often see raptors hassled by magpies and ravens, and even by smaller birds like bold Willie Wagtails. This is the only time I’ve been lucky enough to see a Sea-Eagle hassled by a tern.

The drama took place at Mud Islands in Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay.

Take care out there, happy birding, Kim

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