2021

SD7707 : Coot on Redbank Lodge

taken 4 years ago, near to Radcliffe, Bury, England

Coot on Redbank Lodge
Coot on Redbank Lodge
Coots are medium-sized water birds that are members of the Rallidae (rail) family. They are close relatives of SD7807 : Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus). Coots, are often seen swimming in open water.

Adults have predominantly black plumage and, in contrast to the moorhen, have a white bill and frontal face shield. The legs are greenish the eyes a beautiful red colour but only seen at close quarters. The young chicks have orange-tipped plumes which make them very distinctive (and conspicuous to would-be predators such as foxes). The orange plumage usually fades after about a week.

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Redbank Lodges

By 2009, The Redbank Lodges in Radcliffe had become an eyesore, attracting fly-tippers and vandals. Since then, the Abbey Close Tenants and Residents Association, with support from Bury MBC, have worked to improve the open space for local residents and to improve the habitat for wildlife.

Information panels on the surrounding wildlife and picnic benches have been set up to encourage people to make the most of the area off Coronation Gardens.


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Geographical Context: Lakes, Wetland, Bog Wild Animals, Plants and Mushrooms Camera: Panasonic DC-G9 Image Buckets ?: Closeup other tags: Coot Rail Fulica Atra Water Bird Aquatic Bird Lodge Lake Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SD7707, 147 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 15 June, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 17 June, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 773 078 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:34.0007N 2:20.5895W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SD 773 078
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