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Eurasian Coot

Photo by Roxanne
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Description:

A largish dark grey/black bird with webbed feet, has a white forehead and beak. I only know the name of it because I saw it on a sign in the park I was walking in. I even saw one on it's nest, so exciting!

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Eurasian Coot

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Eurasian Coot

Fulica atra
Liam
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Comments (7)
Roxanne
Thanks Karen, they do have amazing feet!
KarenL
Very nice! I don't think I have ever seen one out of the water before - amazing feet!
Roxanne
Yeah, water noises are peaceful and nice to hear.
Wild Things
Nice noise of walking on the water and splashing it. Sorry, forgot to mention that.
Roxanne
I don't recall a noise, I just was startled by the feet. Had to get a photo! :) Thanks for the comment.
Wild Things
Lovely shot, nice to see those legs. I had seen them recently but they were very shy. Dozens used to start running away from the boat at one time. They made a nice noise.

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PublishedJanuary 11, 2012

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