Tuesday 28 September 2010

Inquisitive Coot.



 A very inquisitive young Coot who nearly got too close for the lens!    FAB.

27 comments:

  1. What a character. Hopefully, his curiosity won't keep him from becoming an OLD coot!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Frank, these are fabulous! So close up and sharp! Very nice series.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Some birds and animals are so curious!! :)

    Loved the Unexpected Encounter series too.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hi Frank, I am sure you use a spray or something to make you invisible....lol
    How on earth do you get so close up and personal??

    Great captures.....love the coots eyes.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Super detail on these close ups Frank.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Frank, these are splendid, how great an encounter~

    ReplyDelete
  7. Excellent captures Frank.

    If only all birds were that co-operative lol

    ReplyDelete
  8. Really great close-up photographs, well done Frank.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Excellent set Frank. I got that with a ringed plover that enter the hood of the 300mm lens and I was looking for it everywhere... I could not understand why it was so black in front of the lens!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Great shots Frank, these young birds can be very confiding, loved the deer shots in the previous post.

    ReplyDelete
  11. I wish a Coot would be inquisitive enough to visit my patch a bit more often :-)

    ReplyDelete
  12. Hi Frank...That last photo is priceless..how cute is that!! : }

    ReplyDelete
  13. Really great photos Frank, esp that last one! I've only shot coots in the water, at a pond.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Pretty cool, Frank!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Great series of photos. You do get some lovely encounters.

    ReplyDelete
  16. I can assure you there were no special powers, potions etc in getting close to this youngster, it just happened...that's wildlife!

    Thanks everyone. FAB.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Excellent shots. I'm always a fan of coots.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Let's say, Frank...This lovely Cootknew to be very, very fotogenic...!
    ..Besides his extreme curiousity; so funny..!!
    GORGEOUS!!!!!

    ciao ciao elvira

    ReplyDelete
  19. Yes Elvira, I think you may be right...lol. ciao ciao FAB.

    ReplyDelete
  20. There is something about just seeing the coot that brings to mind the expression, "crazy as a coot."

    ReplyDelete
  21. Cheers Chris. Very appropriate.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Thanks Glen. It was an obliging individual.

    ReplyDelete

I hope you enjoyed your visit and I always appreciate your comments and feedback.

LinkWithin

Related Posts with Thumbnails