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Eurasian Coots new


Eurasian Coots new
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Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (siggi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1336 W: 56 N: 4502] (15508)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-26 0:43
Viewed: 339
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Coot breeds across much of the Old World on freshwater lakes and ponds. It is resident in the milder parts of its range, but migrates further south and west from much of Asia in winter as the waters freeze.
at Hodal in Faridabad District of Haryana, India.The Coot is much less secretive than most of the rail family, and can be seen swimming on open water or walking across waterside grasslands. It is an aggressive species, and strongly territorial during the breeding season.
It is reluctant to fly and when taking off runs across the water surface with much splashing. They do the same, but without actually flying, when travelling a short distance at speed in territorial disputes. As with many rails, its weak flight does not inspire confidence, but on migration, usually at night, it can cover surprisingly large distances. It bobs its head as it swims, and makes short dives from a little jump.
The Coot is 36-42 cm long, and is largely black except for the white facial shield (which gave rise to the phrase "as bald as a coot"). As a swimming species, the Coot has partial webbing on its long strong toes.
The juvenile is paler than the adult, has a whitish breast, and lacks the facial shield; the adult black plumage develops when about 3-4 months old, but the white shield is only fully developed at about one year old, some time later.


Male and female Eurasian Coots with nest and three hatchlingsThis species builds a nest of dead reeds and grasses near the water's edge or on underwater obstacles protruding from the water, laying up to 10 eggs, though usually only 3 survive because of the parents brutal behaviour. [1]

Coots can be very brutal to their own young under pressure such as the lack of food. They will bite young that are begging for food and repeatedly do this until it stops begging and starves to death. But if the begging keeps going, then they may even bite so hard that the chick is killed.

The Coot is an omnivore, and will take a variety of small live prey including the eggs of other water birds.

This is a noisy bird with a wide repertoire of crackling, explosive or trumpeting calls, often given at night.

The Eurasian Coot is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
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Hi Siegfried,

superb capture of this juvenile Coot. The reflection and under water leg is very clearly captured. Nice focus and very good note!

TFS,
Kedar

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2009-06-26 1:25]

Hi Siegfried,

A nice capture of this youngster,you can see that the red colors of the face already begin to clear,nice to see its bigfoots,well done and tfs

Paul

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1930 W: 6 N: 5388] (19222)
  • [2009-06-26 2:27]

Hi Siggi,not easy a sharpness like that in this dark water,i like a lot your work,the transparences and the reflections make a difference! My best compliments for this unusual bird,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Hi Siegfried,
A nice capture of this beautiful young coot. Very well composed with good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Siegfried
Nice capture.
Great details and good clarity.
Congratulations!

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1297 W: 0 N: 2467] (8757)
  • [2009-06-26 5:08]

Hi Siegfried,
a very cute coot. well taken in its calmness and beauty.
the silent water is very lovely.
the colours is similar with the water.
nice shot.

regards,
Foozi

Hello Siegfried,

Beautiful capture of this little "disheveled" baby. Pretty good delivery details and the texture of the bird. Great mastery of light, avoiding the reflection of the water and making it a perfect background for the photo.

Good frame highlights the set.

Regards & TFS!

Jesús

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-06-26 5:59]

Hello Siegfried,

Good shot of this a very cute baby coot.

Thanks for this tender capture!

brigitte

Hi Siggi,
Interestingly, a bird ...
It looks like the ugly duckling !
Color and detail are very good.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 173 W: 95 N: 588] (2090)
  • [2009-06-26 12:36]

Witam
Widać że jest to młody osobnik. Jeszcze nie jest dobrze wypierzony. Ładny strzał. Śmiesznie wygląda z tą czupryną.
Serdeczności
Marx

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2860 W: 34 N: 8481] (31692)
  • [2009-06-26 13:29]

Hi Siegfrien. This is a fine close up of the young Coot. Their feathers always look untidy far a few weeks. You were able ti get a good picture on the still water with a good refection. Fine featehr detail and colours. well done tFS.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

Hi MF Siggi,
An awesome shot of this beautiful baby coot from wonderful POV with neat details and fine cmposition.
TFS and have a nice WE MF!
Cheers,

Bayram
ps. i will be away from TN & TL for a short period.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-06-26 16:37]

Hi Siggi,

I love this picture of the messy looking juvenile Coot. The face, feathers and beak are wonderful. For me, the highlight is being able to see his foot move under the water. I love the reflection too.

Jane

Siggi, my friend...
This is the second shot of a coot I'm seeing in my life, the first was a few minutes earlier...
I love your timing!
Very detailed shot!
Goldy

Gracias por tus deseos Siegfried.
El tiempo pasa rápido !!.
Una gran explicación para tu toma, pero una lástima el justo enfoque.

Un abrazo, buen fin de semana y hasta pronto: Josep Ignasi.

Hello siegfried
baby coots are not so beautifil as ducklings, goosling or cygnets but it's a baby and all baby are cute
this photo is very sharp and have great natural colors
I like the dark water and the reflection
Have a nice sunday
Jacqueline

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 565 W: 0 N: 472] (2922)
  • [2009-06-28 6:09]

Hallo Siegfried !

It captures the fun of you!
But surprised and played excellent.
have a beautiful Sunday,
Adrian

Hello Siegfried !
Usually the babies look cute and lovely, but this one doesn't for sure ! :-) It's still a great capture, with excellent details and nica natural colors. I also like the fact that we can see the big feet under the water, usually we never see them when the birds are swimming. Composition and POV are fine, too. Very well done !
Valérie

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