Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), bathing in shallows, Lancashire, UK | Glenn Upton-Fletcher Wildlife Photography

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Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), bathing in shallows. Regular bathing keeps feathers in good shape and healthy. Getting rid of dirt and grime is essential to maintaining the water proofing properties of it's feathers. Omnivorous, feeds while swimming or walking on floating vegetation or land, especially damp Meadows. Habitat, Marsh, reedbed, small lakes.

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Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), bathing in shallows, Lancashire, UK
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), bathing in shallows. Regular bathing keeps feathers in good shape and healthy. Getting rid of dirt and grime is essential to maintaining the water proofing properties of it's feathers. Omnivorous, feeds while swimming or walking on floating vegetation or land, especially damp Meadows. Habitat, Marsh, reedbed, small lakes.

Filename:	Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), bathing in shallows_UFP0181RM.tiff
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Date:	2 Mar 2011
Location:	Blackpool Lancashire, North West UK
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Copyright:	©2011 Glenn Upton-Fletcher
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