Posted by Vince on November 24, 2003 at 17:14:42:
In Reply to: Re: Caribbean Coot? posted by Brian Rapoza on November 24, 2003 at 11:57:45:
: We found a pair of "Caribbean" Coots at Frank E. Mackle, Jr. Community Park on Marco Island during the TAS field trip to Marco Island on November 15. Paul Bithorn also pointed out to us the yellowish wash visible on the extended part of the shield of these birds. It was Paul's first sighting of a "Caribbean" Coot in many years.
Hi Brian:
I've seen those "Caribbean" Coots at Mackle Park on Marco myself several times. I'm convinced that they are American Coots with extensive white frontal 'shields'. The only 'true" Caribbean Coot I've ever seen in Florida was about 5-6 years ago on Stock island in a small pond on one of the greens on the golf course behind the Botanical Gardens. . . .
Cheers.
Vince Lucas