Harefield, UK. 3rd August, 2023. A family of cute young fluffy baby coots (Fulica atra) known as cooties, were being fed by their parents today on the Grand Union Canal in Harefield. They squawked loudly as they swam along the canal following their parents. They were tucking into water lilies and also diving for aquatic weeds underneath the water. DiscoverWildlife state that "The phrase ‘bald as a coot’ has been around since 1430 and was made in coots, ie bald at the front of their heads. But it’s not just to do with lack of hair. The word ‘bald’ actually derives from the old English word ‘bal
Harefield, UK. 3rd August, 2023. A family of cute young fluffy baby coots (Fulica atra) known as cooties, were being fed by their parents today on the Grand Union Canal in Harefield. They squawked loudly as they swam along the canal following their parents. They were tucking into water lilies and also diving for aquatic weeds underneath the water. DiscoverWildlife state that "The phrase ‘bald as a coot’ has been around since 1430 and was made in coots, ie bald at the front of their heads. But it’s not just to do with lack of hair. The word ‘bald’ actually derives from the old English word ‘bala’, meaning ‘white patch’, which the bird’s white frontal plate resembles. This distinctive shield stands out against the dark head when held low in displays of aggression". Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy Live News
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Location: Harefield, London Borough of Hillingdon, UK
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