Roy writes: "Sometimes 600mm is a bit too long."
What bird has feet as funky as these?
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This is a fantastic photo! Nice shot, Roy!
Posted by: julie | February 12, 2013 at 09:06 PM
Definitely a Coot. I took pictures of one @ the Gunnel Oval by Kearny Marsh on Saturday.
Posted by: Paul R. Sullivan | February 12, 2013 at 07:51 PM
Nice lobes. :)
Posted by: Mike G. | February 12, 2013 at 06:49 PM
I agree with Mary Kostus - those feet sure are Coot!
Posted by: Jackie DeMarco | February 12, 2013 at 04:22 PM
American Coot! Amazing picture!
Posted by: Ian Garrison | February 12, 2013 at 03:56 PM
I don't know but the feet sure are Coot!
Posted by: M Kostus | February 12, 2013 at 02:39 PM
Coot!
Posted by: Deedee Burnside | February 12, 2013 at 11:23 AM