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  1. 29-08-2011 #1
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    Was in the Lea Farm Lake Hide and heard a lot of noise below the hide window.

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    It got a little nasty for a while, but all ended with an understanding.
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    Ouch! What a bully!

    Were they both males, Rolf? (Can't see sideways view of the head of the one below.)
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    Not really sure Catherine, had considered the other explanation.
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    Nice pics Rolf almost decided to go there myself this morning. If they are like black swans then they do the other possibility while swimming.
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    I have had another look at the beaks, and I think that's a female being flattened - so a 'bit of the other' is probably right!

    (Looks like he hasn't taken time to read the rules, Joe, and no cigarettes in sight either!)
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    Wow, well and truly flattened!!!!
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