Leedra's Photos For Fun: American Coots at Tierra Verde

Friday, March 27, 2009

American Coots at Tierra Verde

American Coots are similiar in appearance to the Common Moorhen, except the Moorhen has a red bill and the American Coots are white.

Think they must have had a lover's quarrel.

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11 comments:

Lynne at Hasty Brook said...: I could watch coots dabble along all day.; March 27, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Claire said...: So cute! I love coots and moorhens!

Cxx; March 27, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Shelley said...: That photo of them extending their necks out was cute! Must've been fun to watch!; March 27, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Craig Glenn said...: I like the coots! they are so cool lookin'

Craig Glenn; March 27, 2009 at 3:24 PM
This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...: Leedra: The Coots were putting on a show, thanks for sharing them.; March 27, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Susie said...: Oh those silly willy birds. I hope they made up.; March 27, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Girl Tornado said...: They are fun to watch, aren't they? Wonderful photos you captured here.

Oh, and aren't there just some crazeee drivers out there? Glad that person didn't cause an accident, the one that ran the stop sign!!; March 27, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Willard said...: Excellent shots of the coots. I didn't know how to tell them from moorhens. Thanks for pointing out how one tells the difference.; March 27, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Connie T. said...: I have never seen them.
I saw a male and female mallard ducks yesterday.; March 27, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Connie said...: Love the photo story - looks like the quarrel ended!; March 28, 2009 at 3:07 AM
Rose said...: My first thoughts at the first couple of photos: "and the race is on!"; March 29, 2009 at 1:43 PM

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