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Tuesday 2 December 2014

Coot [Fulica atra]

Beautiful day, yes, it really was. But, it was windy, cold, cold, cold.




37 comments:

  1. Cold here but not a breath of wind.

    What a perfect Coot.

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  2. Wow, I never saw a bird like this. What is it? A duck? It surely is very impressive and beautiful, great color combination, with the black plumage, white beak and forehead and the small red eyes! I am going to check it out at Wikipedia now!
    Glad you had a good day, in spite the cold wind. :-)

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    1. It comes under the family the 'Rails', thanks Yael. You haven't posted anything since October 2nd. Why??????????????????????

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  3. wonderful shots of this very odd bird. :)

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  4. Bob, wonderful photos.
    At us, the icing ... icy roads ...:-(

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  5. What a lovely red eye they have, great shot Bob

    peter

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  6. Looks plump, shiny, and healthy. Lovely bird :)

    Glad the weather was good :)

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    1. And me, glad to be alive when the sunshines.

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  7. On the other side of the world, it is hot, hot, hot. And windy.
    Love your coot though. Photographic proof that 'red-eye' isn't a bad thing.

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  8. Bob, from one old coot to another old coot, great coot! Still cold cold here too!

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  9. I really like these cute little ducks. :)

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  10. Awesome shots of the Coots, Bob

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  11. Un bel volatile...che sconoscevo. Sempre belli i tuoi scatti. Ciao Caro Bob

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  12. Hola Bob,sensacionales tomas de esta Focha.Un abrazo

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  13. Well... you prefer the wind to the rain, I suppose :)

    He´s seem to be possing for you, Bob, very good photos.

    Regards

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    1. Yes, I do like the wind instead of rain, but I love without either, just the sun Adra.

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  14. Coots are difficult, very black very white. When the light is right it works out well. Your coots are beautiful.

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  15. Uma beleza essas fotografia.
    Pássaros lindos!
    Abraço Bob!

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  16. Beautiful pictures of the Coot.
    Perfect photographed Bob, my compliments.
    Again, in the Netherlands it is very cold, and too much wind.

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    1. Today Irma, we seem to have lost the wind, so it is better than yesterday.

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  17. Rare Bird...Here too windy, Bob.
    Good Wednesdays.
    A hug.

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  18. Buona giornata a te Bob! stupende immagini come sempre! ciao Cri : )

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  19. Wonderful pictures of the Coot,Bob!!
    I like this bird!I really enjoyed seeing them at Delfts canals(Holland)!
    Great shots!
    Dimi...

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  20. Buen contraste ese plumaje negro y le tupe en la cabeza tan blanco, buenas tomas.

    Saludos.

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  21. I've heard people calling me a coot behind my back

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  22. Muy buenas las tres, especialmente la primera que es en la que mejor se aprecia el ave en su conjunto.
    Un abrazo,

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  23. Bright and sharp, the coot there Bob, nice !!!
    Greetings Tinie

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