Canadian Geographic Photo Club - Ode to the lowly Coot
  

Ode to the lowly Coot

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by dalinlaqua from Okotoks CA on 05 Apr 2026
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One of the most dismissed birds in the wetland ecosystem. The coot brings life and action to these shallow shallow shores and fills a critical maintenance role by consuming algae and other vegetation. These numerous and hardy birds also make easy prey providing cover for the more delicate wetland inhabitants.

tagged: animal beak bird waterfowl goose rail american_coot wildlife

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