American Coots Foraging in Flooded Agricultural Wetlands
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:08:52 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
This wildlife photograph captures three dark-plumaged American Coots navigating through a flooded agricultural field that has transformed into temporary wetland habitat. The foreground shows cut stubble from harvested crops protruding from shallow water and mud, while the middle ground transitions to deeper water with aquatic vegetation. The coots, characterized by their distinctive dark gray bodies and white bills, are actively foraging in the waterlogged terrain. The background reveals additional waterfowl in the distance, suggesting this is an active feeding area within a larger wetland ecosystem.
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