patrolling behavior

An American Coot On Patrol

By Mia McPherson|February 1st, 2020|Categories: American Coots, Birds, Salt Lake County, Utah|Tags: adult, American Coot, behaviors, coot, coots, Fulica americana, nonvocal communication, on patrol, patrol, patrolling, patrolling behavior, posture, swimming, water, winter|

When I notice an American Coot exhibiting patrolling behavior I will often aim my lens at them because there could possibly be a chase or fight within seconds.

Feisty, Pugnacious And Aggressive – Why I Enjoy Photographing American Coots

By Mia McPherson|December 12th, 2017|Categories: American Coots, Birds, Salt Lake County, Utah|Tags: aggressive behavior, American Coot, coot, coots, feisty, Fulica americana, low, patrol, patrolling, patrolling behavior, photograph, photographing, pond, pugnacious, swimming|

While observing American Coots I can see that they are feisty, pugnacious and aggressive in their behaviors and they don't seem to take any guff from each other.