Troublesome old coot
A concerned lunch time wanderer asks…
During my daily post-ingestion perambulation I like to enjoy the peace and tranquility afforded by Loch Ross, a rather grandly titled pool in the heart of the financial centre of Scotland. Few of the suits seem to use this marvellous recreational facility so I normally have it largely to myself.
Coot and moorhen both breed here; a grey heron occasionally pops in to see about quietly eating the offspring of these birds; iris and orchid grow. It’s all very pleasant. Recently, however, one of the resident coots has turned psychopathic, rather disturbing my gentle wanders. It chases all other water birds on the pool - a male tufted duck visited, but was chased off by this antagonistic bird. I am most disheartened.
What can I do about this bird? My pool is no longer the harmoneous place it once was.
July 14th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Coots are protected by law, so there is nothing you can do. If you owned the pond you could manage the habitat in a way to deter coots. Instead, I suggest you just enjoy the coot and the pond in the new state. It is better than no pond at all.
July 14th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Has anyone got superglue remover ?
I appear to have stuck my fingers to my chin.
July 14th, 2008 at 9:03 am
I appear to being shagged by a moose!
July 14th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Lucky moose !
July 18th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
For comparative purposes:
Now, that just isn’t common sense.