Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), Walking across a ledge of ice, Marton Mere, Blackpool, Lancashire | Glenn Upton-Fletcher Wildlife Photography

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Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) Walking across a ledge of ice, In a niche, feeding in a ciruit around a little opening in a ditch whilst all water bodies are frozen for other birds in harsh winters. The sounds emited by the Water rail are described, grunts followed by a high-pitched piglet-like squeal and ending in more grunts.

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Water Rail Walking on Ice
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) Walking across a ledge of ice, In a niche, feeding in a ciruit around a little opening in a ditch whilst all water bodies are frozen for other birds in harsh winters. The sounds emited by the Water rail are described, grunts followed by a high-pitched piglet-like squeal and ending in more grunts.

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Date:	20 Dec 2010
Location:	Blackpool Lancashire, North West UK
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Copyright:	©2010 Glenn Upton-Fletcher.
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