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.

Claire said...

So cute! I love coots and moorhens!

Cxx

Shelley said...

That photo of them extending their necks out was cute! Must've been fun to watch!

Craig Glenn said...

I like the coots! they are so cool lookin'

Craig Glenn

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Leedra: The Coots were putting on a show, thanks for sharing them.

Susie said...

Oh those silly willy birds. I hope they made up.

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!!

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.

Connie T. said...

I have never seen them.
I saw a male and female mallard ducks yesterday.

Connie said...

Love the photo story - looks like the quarrel ended!

Rose said...

My first thoughts at the first couple of photos: "and the race is on!"

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