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Birch coot I had to wait quite a bit for the coot to return to this branch in the water. It had seen me approach, though carefully, and had retreated. In a few minutes of silence it had judges the thread to be over, smoothly sailed the water yet again and I could make a snap. Eurasian Coot,Fulica atra,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Birch coot

I had to wait quite a bit for the coot to return to this branch in the water. It had seen me approach, though carefully, and had retreated. In a few minutes of silence it had judges the thread to be over, smoothly sailed the water yet again and I could make a snap.

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The Eurasian coot

The Eurasian coot, also known as the common coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia and parts of Africa.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds
Species identified by Ludo Sak
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By Ludo Sak

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Uploaded Mar 9, 2012. Captured Mar 8, 2012 15:50 in Geurtsvenweg 4, 6006 Weert, The Netherlands.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 85mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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