These posts leave me feeling so peaceful. I have a pond nearby that I visit often. Much of my "writing" occurs in my mind as I watch the wildlife around me. Your photography is amazing, as are you words.
Karen, Thank you for these - all all - your terrific pictures! You are inaccurate, though - "Cooties" are the invisible pests that used to jump from girls onto boys, if we were foolish enough to ever let girls get close to us! This phenomenon disappeared after about 5th grade, I believe. In Florida, the coots and gallinules are extremely-well adapted to our canal systems. They serve as the Greek Chorus, passing noisy judgment on lads trying to fish. They also vocalize about predators in the area. I have never seen an alligator or snake osprey catch one, though. Gary
Thank you for this thoughtful and beautiful post. I’m so impressed with your willingness to get outside in the cold winter weather to take photos and do your observations. Most of us are hunkered down inside staying warm and you are braving the cold. I like the squeaking sound you describe. These coots are delightful.
These posts leave me feeling so peaceful. I have a pond nearby that I visit often. Much of my "writing" occurs in my mind as I watch the wildlife around me. Your photography is amazing, as are you words.
Magical, and so nice joining you in your cove as you giggle at the sweet antics of the Cooties
A tender story about such gentle, diligent creatures. Nicely rendered, Karen. As usual, your patient observation reaped big rewards.
OMG! That last picture! Such a combination of graceful wings and big clumsy feet. Beautiful.
Cootie Portal - yes! where the interdimensional sweetness pours in
What a great show they put on for you ❤️😍👍 sweet and simple living❤️❤️😍😍
Karen, Thank you for these - all all - your terrific pictures! You are inaccurate, though - "Cooties" are the invisible pests that used to jump from girls onto boys, if we were foolish enough to ever let girls get close to us! This phenomenon disappeared after about 5th grade, I believe. In Florida, the coots and gallinules are extremely-well adapted to our canal systems. They serve as the Greek Chorus, passing noisy judgment on lads trying to fish. They also vocalize about predators in the area. I have never seen an alligator or snake osprey catch one, though. Gary
Great photos! What camera do you use?
This is wonderful. Beauty in the small moments. Thanks so much. And, yes, their feet are amazing.
Thanks for giving props to Coots! And the photos are great! Didn’t realize their feet were so massive! Beautiful words.
Thanks, Karen, for your wonderful observations and ponderings. I needed this one today. Peace!
Thank you for this thoughtful and beautiful post. I’m so impressed with your willingness to get outside in the cold winter weather to take photos and do your observations. Most of us are hunkered down inside staying warm and you are braving the cold. I like the squeaking sound you describe. These coots are delightful.