knobby6 1 Posted November 21, 2008 Having overlooked the coot for some time, I'm becoming quite interested in their behavior. They are constantly getting into fights and if you look at their feet, they are quite an impressive piece of weaponry. Huge by any standards with very sharp talon tips. The bill goes all the way to the top of the head with, what looks like a red battle crest on it. Appears to me they are fighting for the alpha position. Link to comment
nhut-nguyen 0 Posted November 21, 2008 Excellent action shots, your image really shows these guys' unique feet. Link to comment
dandem 1 Posted November 21, 2008 Superb action shot with exceptional detail. Very well done. Regards, Lawrence. Link to comment
jayanti 0 Posted November 21, 2008 What you have done with your camera is sheer magic. Great action shot with all details complete. regards. Link to comment
steveshinn 0 Posted November 21, 2008 Great fun shot Monte, "Crazy as a coot" is validated once again. Link to comment
margaret1 0 Posted November 21, 2008 I love it, Monte, You are right. They are really ferocious little birds. I had one come up to me and try to untie my shoe lace. In my porfolio, I have two in battle also,(Which you already rated :0) thanks) but I really love this one with them in the water. Great action shot. Link to comment
d.ravalico 0 Posted November 21, 2008 Amazing capture, great shot!!! 7/7anon....and best regards Link to comment
jmarcraveau 0 Posted November 21, 2008 An amazing image. Thanks for sharing, beautiful shot. Regards, Jean-Marc Link to comment
richard_cox2 0 Posted November 21, 2008 I have seen coots chase each other, but never fight. Perfect timing. Link to comment
elportebonheur 0 Posted November 21, 2008 Extraordinary action-stop, Monte. Extremely sharp including the flying water driples. The big compliments again and have a nice w-e. Link to comment
Giangiorgio Crisponi 468 Posted November 21, 2008 one of the best motion capture, congratulations Monte, ciao Giangiorgio (7/7 an) Link to comment
glaucodattini 0 Posted November 21, 2008 Exceptional timing, excellent capture! Best Regards. Glauco. (7/7 an.) Link to comment
dgv 1 Posted November 22, 2008 An excellent study of the coot behaviour! I like your observations in the text. Best regards. Link to comment
chrisr1 0 Posted November 22, 2008 Amazing shot, very impressive anatomy of these bird. Link to comment
ericgerberphoto 0 Posted November 22, 2008 Excellent shot, I like how their feet are locked together and the flying water. Link to comment
chens 0 Posted November 22, 2008 perfect as always. i think it's a very good series to develop. regards. Link to comment
wedeko 0 Posted November 22, 2008 What a funny moment athough it's a huge a territorail fight, very well captured! Link to comment
racmia 0 Posted November 23, 2008 Congrats, I haven't seen this behavior before, that you've captured perfectly. Regards Link to comment
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