Adult skimmers usually feed on moths, flies, ants, or any other soft-bodied insect while waiting perched on a small rock or twig or while flying through the air.

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Once a city reservoir, the lake is home to a surprising amount of birds and critters. It is a little oasis within the city of Los Angeles.

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With Bwana Jerry at the wheel we braved 4 freeways to see the main attraction. Baby Coots!!!! A red garbanzo bean head and a candy corn face.

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The 2013 Annual Christmas Bird Count at Echo Park Lake found 28 winged species. Here we have a Coot family. The Parent is feeding and also teaching the baby how to dive for food.
Looking back on this experience I wonder about the depth of the lake. What if I got into the water for a better shot. www.theeastsiderla.com/2011/09/drownings-and-despair-fill...

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I am not good with who-ate-who stuff. Grebe with lunch. I cropped this picture a lot.

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