Coot Makes A Quick Move

I don't usually see Coots in the small creek here in the woods. Didn't notice this one until I was upon it...and then it did the classic running on water lift-off. Surprisingly it flew in front of me, rather than away. I got a series of shots...several of which would have been nice had they been in sharp focus. This one, though, was, and it isn't too bad.

 

We have Coots most of the year, but I've never seen any Coot younglings.

 

LLAP

Done