Big feet run in the family

[2dogs2000]

Just wanted to share these photos with you.
It is not very often that you see a coot out of water and I was amazed at their feet.



Obviously junior is following in fathers (or mothers) footsteps.

[deer boy]

Lovely pics 2dogs2000

[Wild-Woman]

Good feet for not sinking but look at that spur like toe at the back. Good for fighting...which I've seen them do many a time.

[mrs fish]

What big feet he has , all the better for drowning your children with

[djackso]

Goodness me. I guess size does matter.

[witham]

good heavens perhaps that's why you don't see them out of the water very often, they've maybe got a 'foot phobia' and think they're best submerged and out of sight

[shutterbox]

Good shots 2dogs2000 they certainly stay on thier feet in a strong wind. here is another example.........JIM

[Rob_D]

What a terrible sight. Only his mama could think he was attractive.

[coasty]

Only things that runs in our family are noses....

[witham]

Originally Posted by coasty

Only things that runs in our family are noses....

and they're not to be sniffed at, sorry but I had to

[GME]

Originally Posted by Wild-Woman

Good feet for not sinking but look at that spur like toe at the back. Good for fighting...which I've seen them do many a time.

Yes, I remember they showed a good barney on Springwatch! A sort of Coot all-in, no-holds barred street fight. Apparently, they aren't sharp though and so don't cause much damage.

Here's my offering: "My, what long toes you have grandma...."



Not quite as funky-footed as a Coot though!

[demicav]

Great pics. I have seen them out of water a few times. They can move pretty fast as well, they always bring a smile to my face.

[Tracey.A]

Good grief, no wonder they prefer to be photographed when they're in the water. It must be very embarrassing for them!

Tracey