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08-MAY-2005

American Coots 05_08_05f.jpg

We have been watching a pair of American Coots nest for a few weeks. These are just hatched. If you look close there are a few more eggs left to hatch. These are really ugly ducklings only a mother could love.

Here is the pair working on the nest on 16 April


Here are a couple more from today of the coots

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/2500s f/5.0 at 420.0mm iso400 full exif

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Guest 11-May-2005 08:56
They're so cool!! I love spring and all the new-borns :-)
Della Huff09-May-2005 17:06
Beautiful shot! Love the DOF with momma (papa?) looking on in the background. Have to agree with Bryan though - really, faces only a mother could love : )
Lee Rudd09-May-2005 08:24
noooooo these are lovely ducklings (Cootlets??)
Eric Hewis09-May-2005 07:30
Bill, you're wrong about the ducklings, I love 'em!
I'm really enjoying your wildlife pictures, top quality.
Guest 09-May-2005 05:30
Now those are some colorful ducklings! I really like your use of DOF.
Bryan Murahashi09-May-2005 04:53
Terrific series of shots. Indeed not the cutest chicks around.