The foot of the Coot
Coots are underrated. Their feet even more so.
Drama in monochrome and a touch of red:
How to own a reflection:
Common name: Eurasian Coot
Scientific name: Fulica atra
Approximate length: 35 cm
Date spotted: April and June 2024
Location: Manly Dam Reserve, New South Wales, Australia
Posted on 2024/07/01, in Birds, Coot and tagged australia, birds, birdwatching, Eurasian Coot, Sydney birds, waterbirds. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
Sydney Birder 
Wow, I never realised what their feet looked like! I’ve never been so close to one and usually see them in the water. Thanks for sharing!
I recently had the experience of a whole gang of them converging on me, on dry land. They presumably thought I had some food to share. So funny and so cute!