Photo Feature
A GIFT OF FISH
<p>An important part of a River Tern’s mating ritual is the male’s gift of fresh fish to the female. However, other opportunistic rival males do not make it easy, trying to steal the fish, causing the male to speed up his act. This he may do by feeding the female while still airborne. Once she approves, mating lasts a few seconds, though competing males may still try to fight off the successful male.</p>
<p><strong>Photographer: </strong>Himanshu Tripathy<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Karnataka</p>