A young chick of the Moorhen. These are common aquatic birds found on all inland waterways in rural and urban environments.

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A young chick of the Moorhen. These are common aquatic birds found on all inland waterways in rural and urban environments. Lacking feathers at such an early age they can still swim

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Size: 6200px × 4167px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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