‘Coots chasing a heron’

The new set of coots have been continuing with their nest building at the other end of the pond  - featured in a blip a few days ago https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/2846838699784670163 
 - and their nest now looks almost complete. 

However, when the ever present heron decided to evict them, they were not at all pleased! 

Today’s photo shows the coots, who usually pick on gulls and ducks, having a go at the heron when it eventually did decide to leave! 

The extra photo shows the heron ‘lording it’ during the lengthy standoff that preceded its departure!