Sheathbills at King Edward Point

An Elephant Seal pup is picked-on (literally) by a Snowy Sheathbill at King Edward Point. Every time it tried to relax and sleep the Sheathbill would run in and peck at it's tail. It was less than amused as can be seen here! It went round and round in circles trying to shake off it's tormentor.

In the centre left is the cause of many an Elephant Seal's misery. The Sheathbills continually harass the seals by pecking at their wounds. Often they appear to do it for devilment and if there is a commotion in a colony of Elephant Seals - there is sure to be a Snowy Sheathbill around.