coot

taken a couple of weeks ago and its so strange to think we even had snow now but the pond was frozen for quite a few weeks.

Another from 'my sanctuary'....the Swans were in abundance on this day and it was only by chance that I spotted the two Pink-eared Ducks hiding......probably the two that I had sighted further around the bend, a while back :) hope you all enjoy the scenery>

Taken at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline at about 9m.

Taken at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline at about 9m. Usually the coots looks so...grumpy. But if you'll excuse a little anthropomorphism, this one looked quite happy and amused.

Right next door to Balgavies, is another loch called Rescobie, but it's a couple of miles drive to get there. It a loch used for fishing, but always worth a stop to see what's around. The light was not the best by now, as we were beginning to look into the sun. I do like the setting though.

Taken at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline at about 13m. He looks rather perturbed about having his photo taken, doesn't he? My girlfriend and I have never seen a Coot out of water before. I just marvel at the details of this awkward-looking bird...the red eyes, odd webbed toes...

Taken at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline.

Coot enjoying the fragrance of water lilies in a fresh water lake.

On the lawns at Kearsney Abbey

A windy day last Friday, and these coots were paddling around feeding at the lake. Not sure why the coot population is so low this year. In years past, there were enormous flocks

Not been out today, cold and wet, so here's another from yesterday, closest I've got to one I think.

Shot at our city lake.

was watching this guy the other day collecting sticks and disappearing into the reeds.looked alot as if it was nest building.it has been rather unusually mild for this time of year.

saw this guy again today first time for a while and still looking good.

Coot

Taken yesterday in the local park

Well Peeps, As its quite nice here, I think I'm gonna catch the bus out to Pett Level this morning. I need a rest from the pubs etc...We've had Hazel's brother here from Denmark for a few days, and we've been giving it some right wellie. So a mornings birding, will hopefully give me, and me...

Marsh Harrier with a Coot, being chased off by a Black-winged Stilt.

On the lake at Cuerden Valley Park. There were a couple of these young ones.