Moorhen

I saw this moorhen walking on the grass close to the lake in Rowntree Park, York.

Moorhens - sometimes called marsh hens - are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family (Rallidae). They are close relatives of the coot, which could also be seen around the lake during my walk.

Ian

[Peter Dulis]

cute

[Paul Williamson]

Lovely Plumage! Very distinct colours.

[gloria jones]

Great capture...Those are some big feet :).

[Margaret Brown]

Those feet, so big but ideal for water walking, nice capture

[carol white]

A lovely capture.Fav😊

[KoalaGardens🐨]

lovely close up

[Judith Johnson]

Stunning capture, sharp as a tack!

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful close up capture of it. Fav.

[Kathy A]

I like the colours of his beak

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot. The beak is very attractive with its lovely colours.

[Fisher Family]

@pdulis @alfsson @seattlite @craftymeg @carolmw @koalagardens @busylady @pyrrhula @kjarn @sangwann

Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

I always think of moorhens as cheerful birds, perhaps because of their colourful beak and legs. They are fascinating to watch as they walk on the grass with their leaning forward posture.

Ian

[Vesna]

I see why he doesn't wear shoes!

[Fisher Family]

@vesna0210

I can see that as well Vesna! Since I took this photo, much of this park will have been flooded - but at least that is better than flooding people's homes.

Ian