10 APR

2009 #8

a moorhen down by the canal

I’m pretty sure that this is a moorhen. The photo was taken on St. Patrick’s day, doesn’t it look nice and sunny! Usually we get rain for the parade. Don’t forget to click through for the big version

Post Author: Fence

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3 thoughts on “2009 #8”

    Ann

    (10 April 2009 - 8:56 pm)

    Yeah, I'm going to second the diagnosis – sure looks like a moorhen to me.

    jean pierre

    (11 April 2009 - 12:45 pm)

    well, you could tell me its a chicken and i'd be none the wiser. although, we do have moorhens down by our canal and they look a bit different… are there different kinds of moorhens?

    Carl V.

    (27 April 2009 - 12:45 am)

    I'm right there with JP! :) I'm not sure I've ever heard of or seen one of these, but it is very cool looking.

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