The American Coot

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.