American Coots Foraging in Harvested Rice Field Wetland
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:08:57 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
Two dark-bodied American Coots forage in a flooded agricultural field with rice stubble protruding from shallow water. The birds are positioned in the middle ground, moving through the harvested cropland that has been converted into temporary wetland habitat. Taller reeds and marsh grasses grow in the background near deeper water, creating a transition zone between the agricultural area and natural wetland. The scene captures the intersection of farming and wildlife habitat, typical of managed wetlands in California's Central Valley.
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