Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), homing in on an insect. Gathering food to take into the reeds where the very young squabs are hiding. Omnivorous, feeds while swimming or walking on floating vegetation or land, especially damp Meadows. Habitat, Marsh, reed bed, small lakes.
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Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), homing in on an insect. Lancashire, UK
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), homing in on an insect. Gathering food to take into the reeds where the very young squabs are hiding. Omnivorous, feeds while swimming or walking on floating vegetation or land, especially damp Meadows. Habitat, Marsh, reed bed, small lakes.

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Date: 3 Jun 2010
Location: Blackpool Lancashire, North West UK
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