I was sure this was the spot!

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I was sure this was the spot!

The American Coot, what a hoot.. those feet are just way to big. The Coot has trouble getting up into flight and will splash haphazardly along the water before getting airborn, needless to say it needs a very long takeoff path. They hang out with the Wigeons and Gadwells waiting for them to surface, stealing whatever aquatic plants they might have brought up. If they have to forage, it is usually on a lawn or fields. Taken at Burnaby Lake, Burnaby, B.C.

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Jodi Keys

Jodi Keys 11 Apr 2008

WOW what a capture! Is he looking for food????

Pamela Davidson
Artist Reply: I think thats all they do.. lol, yes they nose around in the muck and dig up plants or just steal them from the closest duck LOL Thanks Jodi!
jamie winter

jamie winter 10 Apr 2008

most excellent capture

Pamela Davidson
Artist Reply: You really should hear one of these birds squawk, along with those clown feet, it makes for a very odd bird. Thanks Jamie!
Emily Reed

Emily Reed 10 Apr 2008

SWEET CAPTURE!

Pamela Davidson
Artist Reply: Hi Emily, Thanks for poppin by and commenting :)