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Taken at a small lake near Winterthur.
Didn’t realise that coots have so amazing, interesting, strong, scalloped toes rather than webbed feet until I saw this one out of water.
Coots can walk and run very quickly on their strong legs, and their long toes are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces.
The phrase " as bald as a coot" is very old and is referred to in John Lydgate’s Chronicle of Troy, 1430: “And yet he was as balde as is a coote.”
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OMG Mamba, thats some amazing feet! I just have to keep looking at them! One stellar capture of them too! Very detailed!
Hi swaby, they really are unusual feet. Many thanks.
– mamba
Wow, that is amazing ! thank you for sharing! Great shot ;o))
Many thanks indeed.
– mamba
They certainly are intriguing creatures! I love watching them – they’re always so busy. Great shot!
Many thanks Lesley. Yes, they are fascinating and very protective of their young.
– mamba
Wow! These feet are fascinating….a very interesting image!
Many thanks Rusty. I just couldn’t resist.
– mamba
Wonderful photo – and the feet are so articulated!!! Awesome.
Thank you very much AuntieBarbie.
– mamba
So unusual, wonderful close up, lots of detail!!! Rosenberg?
Hi Dania. Many thanks. Yes, Rosenberg, after seeing your photo, I thought I have to go and check it out for myself and since then I’ve been there three times (1x Restaurant, 1x minigolf, 1x photographing coot’s feet)
– mamba
Those are some genuine cool feet.
Many thanks Lynn.
– mamba
Wow those feet are amazing!
Many thanks Jason.
– mamba
crickey ~! had no idea. Isn’t nature amazing :)
Thanks Sally. I was surprised to when I saw them.
– mamba