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American Coot

Fulica americana

Photo by Anthony8
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This coot paddled out into the lake when I came near it on the bank, then was startled back on land by a heron that flew overhead. Probably the most excitement it had all day.

Habitat:

Wooded lakeside

Notes:

Coots don't like great blue herons.

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