Eurasian Coot

Eurasian Coot

It is unusual to see a Coot flying which is surprising as it is a migrant species in Europe. This is the first such image that I have taken, albeit the Coot was only just above the water and still trying to gain height.

Country: UK
Location: Beckenham, Kent
Family: Rails, Crakes and Coots (Rallidae)
Species: Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)
Date taken: 14/11/2014