A flock of coots is sometimes called a “commotion” or a “swarm.” Property managers in the south will recognize the sentiment behind these names as they can be an unwelcome nuisance during the cooler months. Swarms can swell to 1,500 birds resulting in damaged turfgrass from aggressive feeding, digging, and defecation. What does a female … Read more
coot definition (derogatory) An eccentric or crotchety person, especially an old man noun. 1. (colloquial) A stupid fellow; a simpleton. A silly coot. Is the coot a duck? While the American coot resembles a duck, it is not actually a duck species Coots have chicken-like beaks, legs, and feet. Both drake and hen coots are … Read more
Coots are, in fact, delicious Even when prepared by an inexperienced cook, coots are still delicious. Is a coot a waterfowl? In California, American Coots are often found in large flocks or intermixed with ducks and geese on flooded rice fields or wetlands throughout the winter. Despite their gregarious nature and close association with ducks, … Read more