American Coots are quite distinct looking water birds. I usually see them during the winter months sprinkled in with the Mallards, Wigeons, Wood Ducks and Teals.
Last year was the first time I had seen large flocks of Coots (see picture above). Maybe they were gathering together pre-migration? On the day I got this picture there was an eagle that was looking to pick out some lunch from the flock. The eagle was not successful that time.
If you’d like to see pictures from my prior years’ posts click the year: 2016 / 2015
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