I watched this little coot still covered in down, practice diving over and over while emulating his mom and finally came up with something. Not edible, but a rock was enough to make him proud. He carried it in his beak for at least 10 minutes, as if saying, Look at Me.

[dcmsox2004]

funny bob... that's what the wife calls me sometimes... an old coot ! (and im only 55)
fine capture... dave m

[loco]

Very cool! It's nice when you get a photo that tells a story, like this one! He's a cutie, too.

[Bob Harris]

funny bob... that's what the wife calls me sometimes... an old coot ! (and I'm only 55)
fine capture... dave m

thanks Dave, I wonder what she will call you when you are 70? Bob

[Bob Harris]

Very cool! It's nice when you get a photo that tells a story, like this one! He's a cutie, too.

The babies are very cute, it is fun to see how dependent they are upon their mom, yet trying to be independent at the same time. Thanks for commenting, always appreciated. Bob

[charliezap]

Oh to be a young coot myself Bob.Fine capture.--charliezap

[Bob Harris]

Oh to be a young coot myself Bob.Fine capture.--charliezap

Charlie, we are only as old of a coot as we feel, whatever that means. Thanks for looking, appreciated. Bob