My picture of the day...

[SnappyMac]

I wonder how many folk actually notice their giant green feet .....if all else is quiet your usually guaranteed a Moorhen or a Coot ...Nice pic SM

Thanks linda I always think the skin on their feet looks a bit lizard like. It's true I didn't have too many options for photo's, doesn't help when someone has pulled the plug out of the lake. Probably more water in that bath you photographed the other day

[PimperneBloke]

I wonder how many folk actually notice their giant green feet .....if all else is quiet your usually guaranteed a Moorhen or a Coot ...Nice pic SM

I do

[PimperneBloke]

Is it a breeding thing, or just an age thing that gives them the red beak?

[SnappyMac]

Is it a breeding thing, or just an age thing that gives them the red beak?

I think it's a juvenile from this year PB, just a hint of red showing.

[Willpar]

Very nice pic PB.

[Linda257]

Thanks linda I always think the skin on their feet looks a bit lizard like. It's true I didn't have too many options for photo's, doesn't help when someone has pulled the plug out of the lake. Probably more water in that bath you photographed the other day

[SnappyMac]

Very nice pic PB.

Thanks William

[Charles B]

Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

I use to have Coots where I used to live; are they the same SM?

[SnappyMac]

I use to have Coots where I used to live; are they the same SM?

Coot and moorhen are two different species.

[Charles B]

I use to have Coots where I used to live; are they the same SM?

Coot and moorhen are two different species.

Oh yes, now I remember: Coots have yellow legs, some red on their yellow beak and they walk really goofy!