Coot (Fulica atra) in flight patrolling it's territory, They are aggressively territorial during the breeding season, frequently in water the object is to drown, or hold under water the intruder. Crossing stretches of water, and chasing multiple opponents at a time. Aggression increases when young hatch. Lancashire, UK
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Coot (Fulica atra) in flight patrolling it's territory, Lancashire, UK
Coot (Fulica atra) in flight patrolling it's territory, They are aggressively territorial during the breeding season, frequently in water the object is to drown, or hold under water the intruder. Crossing stretches of water, and chasing multiple opponents at a time. Aggression increases when young hatch. Lancashire, UK

Filename: Coot (Fulica atra) in flight patrolling it's territory_UFP1493RM.tiff
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Date: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Blackpool Lancashire, North West UK
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