American coots are one of those less appealing birds due to their look. Most people don't expect them to have the cutest and funniest looking babies. This little guy was only a few days old. Look at the bright colors in his head. He was too little. He didn't know what to eat yet. Mom and dad took turns feed him. As mama walked away towards my direction to find more food, the little guy suddenly realized he was far behind, so he was in a hurry to keep up to mom. He opened those little wings to balance as he ran. The little bugs on the mud took off as he ran by.