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Get Outta the Way - Coot

Get Outta the Way - Coot (Gallinula chloropus)

LzyPhotographer
Mar 22, 2004
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american coot

Location: San Diego, CA

Date taken: Mar 21, 2004

Scientific name: Gallinula chloropus

Equipment used: Canon 10D, 100-400L IS

Coots can look hilarious when they do their walking-on-water act, especially with their green legs, over-sized feet and a drunkard's eye. Nice one.

Very rare.I've been watching these guys for years and have never seen one on wing.I was convinced they only swam or walked around.
Sam

R

excellent shot! one of a kind.

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Category: North America

Added by: LzyPhotographer

Date added: Mar 22, 2004

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Comment count: 3

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