Common Moorhen
Common Moorhen / gallinula chloropus. Kirk Hallam, Derbyshire. 27/02/21.
'ADEPT CLIMBER OF TREES.'
This beauty had quite a busy afternoon around one end of the island. Between sessions spent foraging along the bank or chasing off another intruding Moorhen, it would retreat into some overhanging branches. It's climbing ability was impressive to watch, effortless and agile for such a large bird. It would use the place as a safe retreat where it could preen and doze in peace.
Common Moorhen
Common Moorhen / gallinula chloropus. Kirk Hallam, Derbyshire. 27/02/21.
'ADEPT CLIMBER OF TREES.'
This beauty had quite a busy afternoon around one end of the island. Between sessions spent foraging along the bank or chasing off another intruding Moorhen, it would retreat into some overhanging branches. It's climbing ability was impressive to watch, effortless and agile for such a large bird. It would use the place as a safe retreat where it could preen and doze in peace.