ID Help?

I have never seen these ducks before and I can't find them in my bird guide.

Thanks,

Ernie

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Group Shot.

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American Coot! See my recent photos, Ernie. Nice photo, by the way!

Thank you very much...I was sure it was a duck and never thought to look in the marsh bird section. I hope I can get
back out to the lake in the morning for some better shots with my scope. The above pictures are full resolution crops.

oh ya, I almost foregot... awesome coot image!!


Ermie

Ah, the American Coot. Just because it swims like a duck, and rather seems to quack like a duck doesn't mean it's a duck. It's a "rail," an interesting group of waterbirds.

If and when you can photograph some of the less common rails, such as the Common Moorhen, Sora or Virginia Rail, please make sure you post those shots as well!