{"id":141796,"date":"2025-03-20T02:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T07:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=141796"},"modified":"2025-07-07T12:17:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:17:20","slug":"american-coots-on-lower-scarborough-slough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2025\/03\/20\/american-coots-on-lower-scarborough-slough\/","title":{"rendered":"American Coots On Lower Scarborough Slough"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lately, I\u2019ve been seeing hundreds of American Coots at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, and a few days ago, I photographed some on Lower Scarborough Slough.<\/p>\n

\"FleetFleet of American Coots warming up on the shore of a slough \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f14, 1\/400, ISO 800, +0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 278mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The refuge has many sloughs, and most of them have more than a few American Coots on them right now. These coots were warming up in the morning sun along the shore of Lower Scarborough Slough.<\/p>\n

When I can, I like to get group photos of birds, and these coots were cooperative.<\/p>\n

Did you know that a group of coots can be called a ‘commotion,’ ‘shoal,’ ‘swarm,’ or ‘fleet’ of coots? If you didn\u2019t, you do now.<\/p>\n

I know some bird photographers don\u2019t put much focus on getting coot photos, but I\u2019m not one of them. I really enjoy watching and photographing American Coots, anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n

\"AnAn American Coot floats on silky deep-to-light blue water \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1\/1250, ISO 800, +0.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the coots were already out on the water, some foraging, others just floating on the calm surface.<\/p>\n

I really loved this coot photo because I had a great view of the bird, but the silky blue water had enormous appeal for me too. The gradient hues were simply beautiful.<\/p>\n

Coots may not be the most colorful birds, but I always like having them in my viewfinder.<\/p>\n

Oh, hey, happy first day of spring!<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to view more of my American Coot photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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