Coot (Fulica atra) on nest with chick peeking out. Coots aggressively defend their young and territory during the breeding season. In contrast, Coots have also been known to kill their own young, usually the youngest of the brood if they have too many to feed successfully, Lancashire, UK
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Coot (Fulica atra) on nest with chick peeking out. Lancashire UK
Coot (Fulica atra) on nest with chick peeking out. Coots aggressively defend their young and territory during the breeding season. In contrast, Coots have also been known to kill their own young, usually the youngest of the brood if they have too many to feed successfully, Lancashire, UK

Filename: Coot (Fulica atra) on nest with chick peeking out_UFP4770RM.tiff
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Date: 8 Jul 2010
Location: Blackpool Lancashire, North West UK
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