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birding, birdwatching, British birds, Coot, Coot family, cootlet, turtle
I was concerned this situation was going to end badly for the tiny cootlets – one snap of that turtle’s jaws and they’d be goners!
I should’ve had more faith in the Coots – after all, these birds are known for their stroppy attitude. These Coot parents were quickly on the turtle’s case, jabbing at its legs and tail to move it away.
earthstar 
Several nature reserves and pond I visit had “dumped” non native turtles I was worried when birds had eggs had not thought of the risk to chicks.
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Sometimes I’m amazed any chicks make it to adulthood, so many threats are there all about them.
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