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This series shows Watshamiella alata watching Sycoscapter cornutus oviposit into a Ficus burkei syconium (fruiting body) for over seven minutes; after the Sycoscapter female departs, the Watshamiella female proceeds to oviposit into the same hole. Compton et al. (2009) described this behaviour for different species of Watshamiella in Uganda and Kenya on Ficus sycomorus and Ficus artocarpoides.
Compton, S.G., Van Noort, S., McLeish, M., Deeble, M. and Stone, V., 2009. Sneaky African fig wasps that oviposit through holes drilled by other species. African Natural History, 5, pp.9-15. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230580629

Pitta spreading its wings and sunbathing after the heavy morning downpour. Thankfully there weren't any other birders in the mangroves playing the calls of the pitta therefore allowing the pitta to enjoy a quiet time alone. Interesting to see the extent to which it can open its beak when yawning (attached above)

Initially observed it on the mangrove broad walk and thought it was a myna. Subsequently, it jumped down onto the floor of the mangroves and opened its wings which prompted me to snap a few shots and document my observations.

3rd April: This Oriental pied hornbill managed to get and kill a bat but was not sure what to do with it. It spent about 5 mins spinning it around, tossing it in the air before finally giving up and flying off.