This pair of American Coots was dabbling together in the main pool at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge. This area is a popular stop-over point for them during fall migration.
This lone American Coot was well hidden in a dense thicket of reeds at Montezuma Wildlife Preserve main pool. There were a pair of Northern Harriers circling nearby, so he was being extra cautious.
A flock of 20 American Coots were swimming around the docks area at Meyers Point, NY this past Saturday. The attached video shows their interesting diving style.
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.
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.
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.
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