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But this is my patch! I was here first.
Nerine

But this is my patch! I was here first. ((Amaurornis phoenicurus)

This White-breasted Waterhen lived in the scrub by the beach and often hopped over our sunbeds to reach the next bit of foliage. They were our early morning alarm calls - very noisy!
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Habitat
beach and scrub
Location
Velidhu, Maldives
Date taken
January 2008
Scientific name
(Amaurornis phoenicurus
Equipment used
Fuji FinePixE900
Marmot
Well there is alwasy arguments of who gets nearest the pool...I think this one is heading there asap.

Well spotted.
 
Rose Fletcher
It has a determined look, as if it is prepared to contest the issue of who takes precedence - I hope you were duly respectful, and thanked it for the loan of its beach. :'D A lovely behaviour shot Nerine, thank you. :clap:
 

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