American coots (Fulica americana) are distinct from ducks. Members of the rail family, they have lobed toes rather than webbed feet, allowing swimming and walking across the marsh. Gregarious, they form large rafts, and defend using a repertoire of splashes and calls.
A raft of five coots suggests that by staying anchored, working harmoniously with your immediate circle, and being willing to dive beneath the surface of things, you are moving toward a period of rewarding, “silver” prosperity.