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Coot

Seen in Dunham Massey. Always nice to see such water fowl.

"The Eurasian Coot is all-black and larger than its cousin, the Moorhen. It has a distinctive white beak and 'shield' above the beak which earns it the title 'bald'. Its feet have lobed flaps of skin on the toes which act in the same way as webbed feet when swimming. It patters noisily over the water before taking off and can be very aggressive towards others." www.rspb.org.uk

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9 comments

MaggsMep said:

Don't care if they are grumpy - I love to see these birds!
7 weeks ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Lovely bird image.
7 weeks ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Une superbe et excellente prise joliment partagée.
Bon weekend heureux et reposant.
7 weeks ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

A nice catch of this Coot Herb.
Have a great weekend.
Gordon
7 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Glad you liked it Gordon.

Enjoy the weekend. Herb
7 weeks ago

J.Garcia said:

Looks masked..
Wonderful image, Herb
7 weeks ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to J.Garcia:

Thanks Judite. Its the Lone-Cooter. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Ranger)

Best wishes. Herb
7 weeks ago

Keith Burton said:

These are often overlooked, but I think they're really beautiful little birds. You've captured this one perfectly Herb.

I like the colour and shapes on the water surface too!
7 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

I agree Keith they are often overlooked in favour of bigger and more colourful birds. Glad you liked it and the surrounding colours etc.

Cheers. Herb
7 weeks ago