The Common Moorhen is widespread in the UK and found along most wetlands and watercourses. Constantly active with tail flicks they 'run' on the water
The Common Moorhen is widespread in the UK and found along most wetlands and watercourses. Constantly active with tail flicks they 'run' across the water to take-off in flight
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Location: Scarborough, UK
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