The Kingfish & the Willy Wagtail

This is a story about one small Australian flycatcher - a Willy Wagtail (Ripidura leucophrys) - that's discovered a way to catch small juvenile fish by capitalising on the hunting behaviour of Yellow-finned Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) - a remarkable piece of opportunistic adaptation by this enterprising little bird. The action takes place at White Bay, in Sydney Harbour.

[@gafrers]

Quality. Wonderful

[@ginasvolos4279]

Well captured. Such a clever little bird.

[@annelawton421]

Very clever!

[@humanresetproject]

WOW!!!! Had no idea this gorgeous bird can do this!!

[@ReleaseThePeace]

Amazing adaptation

[@sapho71]

Still plugging away, Gavin.

[@goodiman]

Clever bird and clever you, capturing it in action!

[@cazpettigrew575]

Brilliant. We are learning so much more about our amazing Australian bird life. Thank you for you observations and research.

[@jackavalon8366]

This is fantastic! - never seen this filmed before.

[@suzanne7580]

Thank you for this upload, it’s really nice to learn some ‘random’ facts from around the world. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@possm1]

Thanks Suzanne! I'm constantly amazed at the ability of animals to adapt to new opportunities in their environment.