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A clique of Coots
delia todd

A clique of Coots (Fulica atra)

Again pretty distant and a big crop, but it's not often I see so many Coots together.

Although Kinnordy and Lintrathen are only a few miles apart, Lintrathen is rather deeper (well usually LOL) and, being a reservoir, doesn't have the bog bean islands and surrounding markshes. Also it is used for fishing so there's often one or two boats out.
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Habitat
Inland loch nature reserve
Location
Lintrathen Loch, Angus
Date taken
2 November 2014
Scientific name
Fulica atra
Equipment used
Olympus SP55O-UZ
BrianWH
Nice one Delia, Tfs

Is this the start of a "How many Coots competition"?
 
KC Foggin
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A lovely and serene image of these swimming coots D. Looks like a great place to park yourself for a few hours.
 
ChrisKten
Great setting for them, Delia. 100s of these in large groups at the reservoirs at certain times of the year; many are on the bank until they see people heading their way
 
S K Gudi
Coots usually prefer deeper waters I think. Lovely setting and shot of this group, Delia!! tfs.
 
AndrewG
Great group gathering capture Delia, will need to try Lintrathen the next time up, Tfs.!!!!
 

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