Common Moorhen by danapommet

Photography • Animals • posted on Feb 04, 2010

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Description

This is a Common Moorhen, taken February 2nd, at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands. They do not have webbed feet and I have not seen one swimming before. The red forehead shield is their breeding colors. They are about 14 inches (36cm) long and make a squawking noise as they are hunting in the reeds. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments and favs. Dana

Comments (26)

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Faemike55

11:23PM | Thu, 04 February 2010

Interesting photo! Thanks for the information

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mgtcs

11:30PM | Thu, 04 February 2010

Awww....Wonderful reflexions Dana, amazing shot, very cute photo!

MrsLubner

12:01AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

As odd as they are from this angle, I think I love their legs and feet the best for that light lime color. This really is a wonderful shot and shows the uniqueness of the head and coloring.

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Katraz

1:17AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Nice shot.

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zuhdez

1:46AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

nice reflection..!

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zil2008

2:23AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Nice photo. Such calm water.

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3x3

2:35AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

lovely shot x

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flora-crassella

2:47AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

a snack for the alligator? ;-) Wonderful picture!!

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emmecielle

5:05AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

fantastic capture and reflections! :)

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flavia49

5:52AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

wonderful shot!!

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DAVER2112

7:01AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Very nice cature! Looks so tranquil.

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MrsRatbag

8:39AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Excellent shot! I've never seen these before, we only have coots. Breeding colours, eh? Maybe humans should have those too?

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jendellas

2:13PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Wow you can see her unwebbed feet in the water, she is a lovely colour!!!!

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durleybeachbum

2:22PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Lovely creature, I think ours are quite different.

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jocko500

3:14PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

wonderful shot

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sandra46

4:28PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

excellent shot

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kbrog

5:14PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Beautiful capture! I've never seen one before, so not so common to me.

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Erestorfan

5:52PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

This is just wonderful! I have never seen one of these birds before! And yes, they don't have webbed feet...interesting!!! Love the colors.

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goodoleboy

9:44PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Superlative capture of a waterfowl I had never seen or heard of before, Dana. Somekind of mutant duck?

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elfin14doaks

9:45PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

It was hot??? Maybe. Great shot.

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watapki66

10:40PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Wonderful shot and commentary!

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Chipka

11:28PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

For some reason I just thought "red headed squakers" based on your description of these beauties. Ah, but my mind goes in those weird directions; I'm surprised it doesn't get me into trouble! As with the more recent post you just made (the one I just commented on before seeing this one) I love the light and the POV you have. In this and the other, there's no actual land reference to say where you are, it's just the bird and the water and that makes for a clean and crisp composition. Great color and I love the information you included as I've never seen (or heard) one of these birds. Great work!

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moochagoo

8:28AM | Sat, 06 February 2010

We have a lot of them in Parc de Sceaux (10km south of Paris). I love them.

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kasalin

3:09PM | Sat, 06 February 2010

Excellent capture and work, well done, dear Dana !!! "Five stars" :) Hugs Karin:)

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CoreyBlack

10:58PM | Sat, 06 February 2010

This is very tranquil. We don't get these in Chicago, at least not that I have seen, so that makes it even more interesting. I like that red beak and forehead. Nice. Very nice.

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