American Coot (immature), Cranberry Marsh, Valemount, Canada
Cranberry Marsh (The Robert W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary), Valemount, British Columbia, Canada (August 2014)
Cranberry Marsh is conveniently located next to the Best Western Valemount Inn & Suites, just off Highway 5 (Southern Yellowhead Highway). Insect repellent was needed to combat the many mosquitos when this sanctuary was visited in August!
For more information on this bird species see the following links:
American Coot (Fulica americana) / Internet Bird Collection
American Coot / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / American Coot Fulica americana
ARKIVE / American coot (Fulica americana)
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Cranberry Marsh is conveniently located next to the Best Western Valemount Inn & Suites, just off Highway 5 (Southern Yellowhead Highway). Insect repellent was needed to combat the many mosquitos when this sanctuary was visited in August!
For more information on this bird species see the following links:
American Coot (Fulica americana) / Internet Bird Collection
American Coot / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / American Coot Fulica americana
ARKIVE / American coot (Fulica americana)
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/800
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 1000