Being in the moment with a little bit of whimsy....

Being in the moment with a little bit of whimsy, a whole lot of humor and a generous sprinkling of good timing.

Friday, November 4, 2011

American Coot Relationships

I couldn't help noticing the similarities in the relationship between a pair of American Coots (Fulica americana)  and a typical human couple.  I spent an hour or two at the Whitewater Preserve this week observing the wildlife, totally intrigued by these two coots.

Good companions....

Lovers.....

Fighters......

'Up yours!!'

Friends again.
Like all good comedies its the element of truth that holds the audience captive.  I'm linking this to Michelle's Nature Notes entry at Rambling Woods.

4 comments:

Photo Captures by Jeffery said...

Saturday on my way back from a trip to a local water fall I dropped into a park that is located on that side of town. While I was taking photo captures of the ducks, that were on the mini lake, two American Coots were fighting. It was interesting watching them and taking captures of them.

jane said...

They are cute - love the reflections - Jane

Farmchick said...

I love the way they look like they are talking to each other.

Rambling Woods said...

Oh Barb..I love to watch the ducks and geese and I think exactly what you captured so well. They are so much like us....great nature post..Michelle