SightLines: mystery

Saturday, March 30, 2013

does anyone recognize this creature?

he was wandering around with the swans and geese and ducks at Lasalle Park last week.

eileeninmd said...: Great shots of the Coots and their crazy looking feet.; 30/3/13 09:27
VioletSky said...: thank you!!; 30/3/13 09:38
Snap said...: Eileen beat me to coots ... aren't they funny!!??!!! Always in the middle of things. Happy Critter Day!; 30/3/13 10:48
Lina Gustina said...: Crazy feet indeed :)

http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2013/03/a-bird-portrait.html; 30/3/13 11:11
Rajesh said...: Nice bird.; 30/3/13 12:37
Gemma Wiseman said...: I am quite sure that this is a coot! This character doesn't mind mixing it with other feathered societies! Great photo!; 30/3/13 19:51
Anonymous said...: Love those feet!; 31/3/13 05:27
Shey said...: This are cool coots shots. :); 31/3/13 11:37
Pia said...: Looks like a Big Foot :-)
Nice bird!; 31/3/13 11:55
Unknown said...: Interesting. It really has big feet.; 31/3/13 15:10
PJ van Zyl said...: we have similar ones here LOL; 2/4/13 02:10
Kate said...: I think they are American Coots (Fulica americana)? Not ducks, but from the rail family.; 5/4/13 18:29