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American Coots Take Flight at Merced Wildlife Refuge Poster
by Brian Tada
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American Coots Take Flight at Merced Wildlife Refuge poster by Brian Tada. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Three American coots (Fulica americana) make a dramatic statement as they take flight from a winter pond at Merced... more
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Three American coots (Fulica americana) make a dramatic statement as they take flight from a winter pond at Merced National Wildlife Refuge in central California, February 2019. Note how high the water droplets elevate in the wake from the middle bird.
Also known as a water hen or pouldeau, American coots are members of the rail family. They are widely distributed throughout much of the North American continent, and are year-round residents in the Pacific west and south-southwestern United States and Mexico.
Pairs stay together for life and they typically build floating nests. Each clutch averages up to 8 or more eggs. The curiously vibrant precocious young can swim just hours after hatching, and can fly within 5-6 weeks. Life expectancy is typically nine years in the wild, with the oldest documented coot having lived 22 years.
When preparing to take flight, they beat their wings and move their legs furiously, kicking up waves while...
About Brian Tada
Greetings, and thank you very much for your visit! My name is Brian Tada, an award winning photographer who creates unique, encouraging and inspiring art for you. God's peace and joy are prominent themes. Photography has been an incredible opportunity for me to explore the wonders of the Creator's magnificent artistry in nature. For the past 40 years, I have gone on an adventure which continues to this day ~ capturing images of amazing landscapes, plants and animals through the lens of documentation and creativity. From the days of working in the darkroom developing photos from film negatives and seeing black and white prints come to life ~ to the present day wonder of digital technology, it's been an awesome experience as I...
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Steve Gass
Great capture Brian, these little guys move fast!
Brian Tada replied:
They sure do! Thanks, Steve, for your comment!
Sharon W
Not sure if I've been here before but wow, such a super fabulous capture!! If so, worth the revisit. Beautiful work!
Brian Tada replied:
Sharon, thank you for the honor of your comments!
Lois Bryan
Oh wow, Brian ... this is a fantastic capture ... so exciting ... love those splashes!!! Great timing on your part ... as always ... you are so talented!!!! f t p fb
Brian Tada replied:
Lois, thank you so much for your kind words and promo, truly appreciated!
Shoal Hollingsworth
WOW, this is really amazing. I love all the action here
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you kindly, Shoal!
Kathryn Jones
A superb action shot!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Kathryn!
Lisa Soots
Wonderful capture!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Lisa!
Renata Natale
Great action capture Brian, love the water splashes!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much for your gracious comment, Renata!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, thank you very much for the honor of a feature in your amazing group! Greatly appreciate all you do as group host extraordinaire. God bless you!
MaryJane Sesto
Excellent capture, Brian! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, MaryJane!
Jurgen Lorenzen
Great American Coot action capture, Brian!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Jurgen!
Diann Fisher
Such an awesome capture, Brian! (lf)
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Diann!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! You are invited to post your art in the "Special Feature Archive Discussion" in the Camera Art group. Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art You can do that in the specific "Artist Special Feature Nomination" discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, thank you so much for your kind congratulations and for letting me know about this honor! Would be most happy to pay it forward to a fellow artist. Thank you for all you do as host extraordinaire of your amazing groups! Happy Thanksgiving, and God bless you!
Luther Fine Art
Great capture!
Brian Tada replied:
Many thanks, Pamela! God's creation in nature is amazing!
CAROLE SPANDAU
Wonderful and action-packed capture. L
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Carole!
Georgia Mizuleva
Uberfabulous.
Brian Tada replied:
Georgia, thank you!
Debby Pueschel
Revisiting this one! FL
Brian Tada replied:
Thanks for your revisit, Debby!
Lynn Marie Sharp
Great action shot and a favorite!
Brian Tada replied:
Thanks for making this a favorite, Lynn!
Linda Lees
Fabulous action capture Brian! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Thanks much, Linda! To God be the glory!
Geraldine Scull
Wonderful action wildlife capture Brian ! l/f/t
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Geraldine!
Donna Kennedy
Fantastic clarity in this wildlife action capture Brian!...L/T
Brian Tada replied:
Greatly appreciated, Donna!
Maria Coulson
Great capture.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you, Maria!
Luther Fine Art
Great capture!
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, thank you!
Cindy Treger
Brian, great action shot - wonderful light. f/l
Brian Tada replied:
Greatly appreciated, Cindy!
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning action photograph of American Coots taking off with great timing, colors, and composition! F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Morris, thank you very much for your kind comments!
Debby Pueschel
How beautiful Brian! Have not heard of this refuge, but will get in the car soon and go up and visit! FLTw
Brian Tada replied:
Debby, thank you so much for your kind words and promo, truly appreciated!