Coot (Fulica atra) With chicks on Nest. Coots aggressively defend their young and territory during the breeding season. Nest building and maintenance continues even after chick hatch. 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) With chicks on Nest. Lancashire UK
Coot (Fulica atra) With chicks on Nest. Coots aggressively defend their young and territory during the breeding season. Nest building and maintenance continues even after chick hatch. 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) With chicks on Nest_UFP7011RM.tiff
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Date: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Blackpool Lancashire, North West UK
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