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Sothöna - Fulica atra - Eurasian Coot,
© NF Photo 140715, Östra Vingåker
The Common Moorhen family share the same area with a Eurasian Coot family. As soon as the last of the Moorhen hatchling was hatched there was trouble between the two adults of both species. But it did not seem like anybody was hurt though.
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Yes, they are fiercely territorial.
ReplyDeleteBoth are really quite feisty. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteDet ser ut att vara slagsmål på gång.
ReplyDeleteLooks like quite a battle!
ReplyDeleteHärliga bilder....
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, the Moorhen is an attractive bird!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, new families everywhere this time of year...great shots as always. And again, Thanks for linking up this weekend!!
ReplyDeletea busy place!
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ReplyDeleteI know breeding waterfowl can be very cranky. I am glad nobody was hurt and these are sweet photos..Michelle
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I wonder what started that!
ReplyDeleteNice looking birds!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking bird!
ReplyDeletethanks!
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