Quite a treat to get a fleeting glimpse of him, (a first for me). Quite a lot smaller than expected, at 23-28cm long, wingspan 38 to 45cm. he was also quite sprightly before quickly disappearing again. Maybe next time (if I am lucky) might see him in the water or even better in the air.
The Water Rail, is quite common but also a highly secretive inhabitant of freshwater wetlands and are still far more often heard than seen............. Look at the size of those feet.
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