Thanks, Sparkle - the Coots are pretty common here.

I had to check back today and see if you had any info. No kidding!

LOL I've never been called that yet, but sometimes I feel that way.

(smiling)

Nice shot of this coot. He looks good against the wooden structure and it was nice of him to make such a nice pose for you. :)

Talsi, this is the first time I have seen a Coot. I often wondered

where the saying, "you old coot" came from. Great lighting and very

clear image. You even got the light in the Coots eye. Fun to view.