Garden Wildlife UK

Linda257 wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:25 am I wonder how many folk actually notice their giant green feet .....if all else is quiet your usually guaranteed a Moorhen or a Coot ...Nice pic SM

Linda257 wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:25 am I wonder how many folk actually notice their giant green feet .....if all else is quiet your usually guaranteed a Moorhen or a Coot ...Nice pic SM

PimperneBloke wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 8:26 am Is it a breeding thing, or just an age thing that gives them the red beak?

SnappyMac wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 8:21 am Thanks linda I always think the skin on their feet looks a bit lizard like. It's true I didn't have too many options for photo's, doesn't help when someone has pulled the plug out of the lake. Probably more water in that bath you photographed the other day

Willpar wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 10:14 am Very nice pic PB.

SnappyMac wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:12 am Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

Charles B wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 3:10 pm I use to have Coots where I used to live; are they the same SM?

SnappyMac wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 4:27 pm

Charles B wrote: Mon Sep 22, 2025 3:10 pm I use to have Coots where I used to live; are they the same SM?

Coot and moorhen are two different species.