Yes, they can be, they make a high pitched noise when you get too close to them, especially when they are with their babies.
I love the shot, HJ – almost monochrome! I like watching our coots (and the related moorhens) as they can be very amusing but, as Maryanne says, they can also be quite aggressive. Reply ↓
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I like Coots, we have them here too. They are aggressive little things!
Are they really aggressive? I’ve always seen them from afar. Thanks Maryanne. 🙂
Yes, they can be, they make a high pitched noise when you get too close to them, especially when they are with their babies.
A black beauty!
Thank you Indira. 🙂
One of my favorites! I love the way they bob their heads as if listening to music 😊
They’re cool birds! 🙂
Love them
Thanks Kelly! 🙂
Great photo, HJ, of this common, but well-loved, duck. You captured the cool coot face.
Thank you Jet! They look cool like wearing sun “shades” 🙂
Love their name and beauty! Nice photo, HJ! 🙂
Thank you Donna! 🙂
Wonderful image
Thank you!
I love the shot, HJ – almost monochrome! I like watching our coots (and the related moorhens) as they can be very amusing but, as Maryanne says, they can also be quite aggressive.
Thank you for sharing Clare. 🙂
My pleasure, HJ! 🙂