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January 21, 2010

When the American Coots were not in the water park pond, they would wander over onto the adjacent lawn and graze.  They are about the size of a small domesticated chicken.

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December 6, 2009

This American Coot was swimming around the Monterey water park, staying out of the way of other coots.  They need a fairly large separation distance to avoid squabbles.

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November 20, 2009

This American Coot was swimming around a water park in Monterey, California.  He was one of about 20 at the park.  Coots are plump duck size water birds that walk more like a chicken.