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Coot - Juvenile
Pappa Smurf

Coot - Juvenile (Fulica atra)

Coot - Juvenile just up from a dive
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Habitat
Mainly on freshwater lakes, gravel pits, reservoirs, rivers and town park lakes when deep enough. Sometimes seen offshore, especially in winter if freshwater areas are frozen.
Location
Sonerset Levels
Date taken
04.07.2014
Scientific name
Fulica atra
Equipment used
Canon
mali
Good to see it eating its greens Keith...Hope your pains not too bad mate.
 
Doc Duck
Supporter
Beautifully detailed shot, and he seems quite pleased with it too ... well, more likely with himself for a successful foraging dive ;)
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Water off a Coot's back! Fabulous dof, focus, detail, and eye contact. Superb work PS!!!!!
 

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Britain & Europe
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