April 2011 part 6

Slimbridge
Although we saw lots of exotic birds I have only included 2 British birds for my blog. The Coot and the Morehen.

Coot (Fulica atra) Aggressive birds that kick up spray if attacked. They prefer open stretches of water. The lay 6-9 buff eggs with black spots. They eat water plants, corn, seeds, small fish, newts, tadpoles adn other water insects.

Morehen (Gallinula chloropus) is 2 inches smaller than the Coot and has a red forehead and beak. Swims with a jerky motion flicking its tail as it goes. Common by fresh water and marches. lays 5-11 buff eggs. Eats fruit, seed water weed and insects.