Coot

Related to the Moorhen, but less colourful and bigger. They have the strangest feet. Trust me. Great to watch 'running' over the water. Pretty abundant, with green status. Check out the RSPB site for more.

Duddingston Loch
Duddingston
10/01/10
anthony robson
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Figgate Park
Duddingston
28/03/10
anthony robson
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