On Wednesday I showed you Lapwing Lake at Moore Nature Reserve. Here is what I found swimming across the lake.
The Coot (Fulica atra) is a common bird in British waters. It is all black with a distinctive white beak which distinguishes it from its smaller cousin, the moorhen, which has a red beak. Coots feed on aquatic plants, like duckweed and grasses, and animals such as snails and larvae brought up from the bottom of the pond or river.
A contribution to
Weekend Reflections;
Saturday Critters;
Camera Critters.
Hello, great reflection shot of the Coot! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteNice composition. The diamond patterns and brighter water. The bird setting it off.
ReplyDeleteThe image has an artistic streak to it!
ReplyDeleteNice! I like the reflection.
ReplyDeletevery cool reflection..I like how different the head looks in the reflection!
ReplyDeleteCoots are such interesting birds. Long distance migrants but how often do we see them fly?
ReplyDeleteCoots are such interesting birds. Long distance migrants but how often do we see them fly?
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