(Eurasian) Coot
Fulica atra

Coots can often be found on lakes, ponds and rivers. They build large nests of pondweeds which decompose and help to keep the eggs warm.
 

(Eurasian) Coot  (Eurasian) Coot

1: River Aare, Dählhölzli, 21/04/2007.
2: Canal de la Broyle, La Sauge, 28/04/2007.