Not a particularly good shot although I liked the way the white ends of the wings showed up. I have rarely seen a coot flying which is why I thought I would post this ones.
Coot
Latin name Fulica atra
Family Rails (Rallidae)
Where to see them
Mainly on freshwater lakes, gravel pits, reservoirs, rivers and town park lakes when deep enough. Sometimes seen offshore, especially in winter if freshwater areas are frozen.
When to see them - All year round.
What they eat - Vegetation, snails and insect larvae.
Population UK breeding* 31,000 pairs
- UK wintering* 190,000 birds
