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Jan 21, 2016 20:50 |  #1

I took these photos today. I was able to get very close to this bird. I do not know what it is. Can anyone help with the ID of this bird?

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Jan 21, 2016 20:58 |  #2

American Coot!




  
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Jan 21, 2016 21:05 |  #3

Thanks Markmmc,
I just confirmed it in my bird book. Seems that the south east (Tennessee in my case) is their winter territory.


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Jan 22, 2016 12:08 |  #4

Great find! Love the eyes on this bird!


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