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December 13, 2008
COOTIES!: The Video
I took this 40-second video over the weekend. Something different, and not too long.
The American Coots were eating near the water's edge and pretty much oblivious to humans. I couldn't decide which was the better-looking of the pair so only video'd one.
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love the music..love coots
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Deedee Burnside
Me too!!
sally teschon
love the music..love coots
sally teschon