American Coot Foraging in Flooded Rice Stubble Field
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11:09:04 PM · 2026/Yolo Bypass Wetlands
A dark-plumaged American Coot walks through shallow water among the cut stubble of a harvested rice field. The bird appears to be foraging in the flooded agricultural landscape, which transitions into deeper water visible in the background. The golden-yellow water reflection creates a striking contrast with the green vegetation in the foreground. This scene captures the intersection of agriculture and wildlife habitat, typical of managed wetland areas where flooded fields provide important feeding grounds for waterfowl and other aquatic birds.
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