American Coot Up Close Photos

American Coot Up Close Photos

Found in both large and small sloughs (or ponds) here in southern Alberta, the american coot is an interesting bird, especially there specialty developed feet! A few photos of a very cool bird.

An american coot close-up

An american coot close-up

Cruising a slough on a calm evening in Alberta, this male coot is staking out his territory.

American coot pictured on a calm back country slough.

American coot pictured on a calm back country slough.

Posing for the camera, as I lay in wait dressed in my duck suit….

American coot photographed in a shallow pond, Alberta.

American coot photographed in a shallow pond, Alberta.

Just look at the toes of the american coot in the below photo, unreal!

Coot walking on water, actually this guy is running on water! Mating season has started and this bird is chasing another male coot!

Coot walking on water, actually this guy is running on water! Mating season has started and this bird is chasing another male coot!

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