The American Coot
Location: Anchorage, AK – Lake Hood
First Seen: October 6, 2013 by Aaron Bowman, subsequently see by many
Last Seen: October 21, 2013
Discovered by: Aaron Bowman
Relative Rarity: Generally less than annual, but previous reported at Lake Hood in 2012, 2007, and 2004. A few other reports at Potter Marsh in 2010 and 1980.