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Water Rail
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Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus)

Habitat
Marshy woodland
Location
North Devon
Date taken
22/11/2013
Scientific name
Rallus aquaticus
Equipment used
EOS 7D + 300mm f2.8 L IS USM + 1.4x
great capture,my little grand-daughter is sitting with me just now,she saw the pic said moorhen.she,s only 8 so think i learn her well since the two are related.all the best margaret.
 
Thanks everyone for your kind comments.
I was concentrating on Marsh tits at the time and saw this out of the corner of my eye very briefly and it did indeed make me wonder juvenile moorhen at first thought as I didn't get a good look.
John
 

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