More Baby Coots, Lake Esmond, Canadian, Victoria
There are lots of Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) families around Lake Esmond at the moment, with chick numbers ranging from two to five. This...
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Dawn of the Dinosaur!
This little dinosaur is a baby Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) and has just emerged from its nest. And staying very close to Mum (or...
Purple Swamphen, Lake Esmond, Canadian, Victoria
Very colourful birds, the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is common at Lake Esmond. There are a number of families, and they can be quite...
Tasmanian Native Hen, Margate, Tasmania
The Tasmanian Native Hen (Tribonyx mortierii) is a flightless bird about the size of a chicken, and endemic to Tasmania. It is also VERY...