Would the American Coot still be here on Christmas? Yes, it was. Before heading out Christmas morning I stopped by the river to feed some ducks and the lone American Coot was still there.
This time it fuly came out of the water to where the corn was. He was actually one of the first to come up on land. I actually got a better view of the coot’s legs than during the summer. They are still greenish and very lizard looking.
He has come close to shore many times, but this is the first time I have seen him go after the corn I leave out. I am guessing this means there is less for it to eat in the water. I am surprised this bird is hanging around.
I hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a healthy New Year!
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I’ve never heard of or seen this bird the American Coot before.
Interesting looking bird.
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I never saw one until this year. We are starting to see some birds who normally are not known in this area. This bird usually winters south of us and summers in areas north and Canada. Maybe the wildfires through them off this year? It kind of freaked me out at first when I saw the legs. In summer it appeared that freaked the ducks out as well. They are letting him get closer now though.
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is it a big bird, size of a crow? interesting looking bird, thanks
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It’s smaller than common ducks here but bigger than a crow.
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Well captured these coots!
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Not too many opportunities this year since we have had so many cloudy, rainy days. Today and into next week it’s supposed to rain everyday.
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I have to admit, those legs creep me out a little. Great photos, though!
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Yes indeed! Falls under creepy!
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