A mother coot and several coot chicks are in a pond near the edge of a grassy bank. The mother bird is dark grey and resting on the edge of the bank, surrounded by green leafy plants. Four chicks are gathered around her, floating in the water amongst the vegetation. The chicks are mostly black, with areas of red and orange on their heads. The water reflects the sky, and ripples move across the surface. The grass on the bank is tall and green.