Water Rail
Water Rail / rallus aquaticus. Calke Park, Derbyshire. 16/03/20.
I imagine the Water Rail at Calke is enjoying the peace and quiet afforded by Covid-19 restrictions. On my visits there earlier this year, it appeared from the reedbed about every 40 minutes or so, but never for long. For such fierce looking birds they are extremely nervous and wary. It doesn't take much for them to rush back into cover.
Water Rail
Water Rail / rallus aquaticus. Calke Park, Derbyshire. 16/03/20.
I imagine the Water Rail at Calke is enjoying the peace and quiet afforded by Covid-19 restrictions. On my visits there earlier this year, it appeared from the reedbed about every 40 minutes or so, but never for long. For such fierce looking birds they are extremely nervous and wary. It doesn't take much for them to rush back into cover.