Coots Foraging in Flooded Rice Field Wetlands
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:08:49 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This wildlife photograph captures several American Coots (dark waterbirds with white bills) foraging in a flooded agricultural wetland. The scene shows a harvested rice field with cut stalks protruding from shallow water, creating a textured foreground. The birds are dispersed across the wetland, with one prominently positioned on what appears to be a submerged log or vegetation mound. The background shows layers of water and wetland vegetation transitioning from green to golden tones, typical of managed wetland habitat. The setting demonstrates the important ecological role that agricultural lands play when flooded, providing crucial habitat for waterfowl and other wetland birds.
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