Just back from a wonderfull disconnected trip to the beach. With luck I will catch up with comments before this post publishes - if not, my apologies for being off line. We all need to recharge at times.
I think that Coots are rather assuming birds - filled with huge levels of passion and anger, that often shows up as they charge about over lakes and ponds at the slightest sign of wrong doing by other birds.
I caught this bird in a more relaxed (or exhausted) moment, and rather liked the reflection.
I think that Coots are rather assuming birds - filled with huge levels of passion and anger, that often shows up as they charge about over lakes and ponds at the slightest sign of wrong doing by other birds.
I caught this bird in a more relaxed (or exhausted) moment, and rather liked the reflection.
As ever, click on the blue button to join in with WBW. Cheers SM
Beautiful photos! Very much like our American Coot.
ReplyDeletegorfeous images Stewart Thanks for hosting and have a great week ahead
ReplyDeleteI had to look closely for the differences from our American Coot. Yours has a very prominent white forehead shield and a clear light-colored bill. Ours often has a red area at the top of its less extensive shield, and has some dark markings towards the end of its bill. They certainly are feisty birds! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteQuiet, reflective shot.
ReplyDeleteLove the reflective shots!
ReplyDeleteI love the reflections. Have a good day Diane
ReplyDeleteCoots have such weird feet!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely with the reflections!
ReplyDeleteThe reflection is just beautiful!
ReplyDeletegreat shots.
ReplyDeleteHave a great October
Very cool reflection! I hadn't noticed the feet were visible until I read the other comments. Wonderful! Thanks for sharing. :-)
ReplyDeleteThese guys aren't much to look at, but I LOVE their goofy vocalizations.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures. Love the reflection happy October
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteThey look rounder, fatter than our American Coots
Lovely photos! They are funny little guys. I saw one a while ago come rushing over to investigate some kind of squabble that had broken out between a group of 5 Blue-billed Ducks. The Coot was not happy about the commotion and had to get involved.
ReplyDeleteStewart, the Eurasian Coot's structure appears to be different from the American Coot. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI wonder where you took those pics Stewart? Now I have to Google Coot in Aussie.
ReplyDeletehe looks rather sweet tempered and totally calm.... must be funny to see them racing about ...
ReplyDeleteYes, coots *are* usually more active....but what a lovely portrait.
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