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"Not all "Old Coots" have cameras.
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Carl Morrison (moknowsphotos)
![Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 1 N: 11]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/n-n-s.gif) (100) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2009-01-25 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Exposure: f/4, 1/2000 seconds |
| Details: Tripod: Yes |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop |
| Date Submitted: 2009-02-02 10:21 |
| Viewed: 348 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Wikipedia
The American Coot is a bird of the family Rallidae, inhabiting wetlands and open water bodies. About 16 inches in length and weighing 1.4 lb, adults have a short thick white bill and white frontal shield, which usually has a reddish-brown spot near the top of the bill between the eyes. From up close, a dark band can be distinguished at the billtip. The body is grey with the head and neck darker than the rest of the body. Their legs are yellowish, with scalloped toes rather than webbed feet. Their chicks have black bodies with bright red head and beak, and orange plumes around the neck. The call is a high-pitched squeaking honk somewhat like a goose's but more hollow sounding. |
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Hello Carl,
Nice shot of the coot, they are very interesting to watch while on the water. Their white bills really stand out against their dark bodies. I like your crop but the image seems a little soft on it's focus. Very informative notes!!
I did a workshop on your photo..hope you like it.
Ron
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