Across
- 1. Rarely found far from shorelines (7)
- 3. Bird of prey classification (6)
- 4. Marine environment it is closely tied to (9)
- 6. Brief suspension in air while searching below (5)
- 10. Constant scanning for feeding opportunities (9)
- 11. Climate zone across much of its range (8)
- 12. Rich brown body colouring (8)
- 13. Intertidal habitat frequently used for hunting (8)
- 16. Flight style using thermal updrafts (7)
- 18. Passive movement while airborne (5)
Down
- 2. Boundary between land and sea (9)
- 5. Air movements exploited during flight (8)
- 7. Feeds using whatever sources are available (11)
- 8. Brackish water zone where river meets sea (7)
- 9. Feeding on already-dead animals (8)
- 10. Strong contrast against darker wings (5)
- 11. Rising warm air currents used for lift (8)
- 14. Deity linked symbolically to this bird (6)
- 15. River systems influenced by ocean movement (5)
- 17. Sustained flight with minimal wing movement (5)