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May 12, 2007 11:09 |  #1

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It was a joy watching the chick dart about, eating anything that the coot would offer :cool: .The Coot would open its beak and spit out the food, with the chick quickly grabbing it.

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May 12, 2007 11:13 |  #2

Beautiful shot. I like that a great deal, especially the eye contact from the mother.


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May 12, 2007 11:18 |  #3

Wow, great shot.


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May 12, 2007 13:39 as a reply to  @ Sp00ks's post |  #4

Oh - how cute - very nice :)


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May 12, 2007 13:55 |  #5

a really nice pic and great exsposure too.
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May 12, 2007 14:31 |  #6

Awesome shot ~


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May 12, 2007 14:32 |  #7

Very nice shot Alan.


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May 12, 2007 16:34 as a reply to  @ canonloader's post |  #8

Thank you :cool:




  
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May 12, 2007 17:45 |  #9

mega sharp! Coots seem to have excellent parenting skills even compared to other waterfowl.


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May 12, 2007 20:09 as a reply to  @ racketman's post |  #10

Beautifull shot Alan, I'd be hanging that one :D


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May 13, 2007 03:59 as a reply to  @ bromm's post |  #11

Thank you both for your comments :D




  
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May 13, 2007 04:21 |  #12

Just in time for Mother's Day as well! Good job! :)




  
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May 13, 2007 04:42 |  #13

stunning shot Alan!


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May 13, 2007 07:18 |  #14

Super capture!




  
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May 13, 2007 08:35 as a reply to  @ snowyowl13's post |  #15

Thank you for your comments :cool: :D




  
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