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Moorhen Vs Mallard
Duke Leto

Moorhen Vs Mallard (Gallinula chloropus, Anas platyrhynchos)

This moorhen has nested in the middle of a narrow river about 10 foot from the bank, along which runs a public footpath, With me standing watching it was quite happy until a mallard and 2 chicks cruised past, this was the result, the Mallard is under water so the Moorhen wins by a submission
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Habitat
River
Location
River Gipping
Date taken
260408
Scientific name
Gallinula chloropus, Anas platyrhynchos
Equipment used
D200 + 500

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Britain & Europe
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Duke Leto
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