The Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) is a bird in the Rail family with an almost worldwide distribution. It is often called the "Common Waterhen", especially in the British Isles, and this is a more descriptive name because the bird lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals, etc. On this day I was walking around Carillion Lake where numerous young Moorhens are found. Its no wonder they have the nickname of water chicken, these feet are almost the spitting image of a chicken. Some incredible nails they have to!
They appear to have no fear of humans. This young one had no problem coming as close to me as possible. Look on the corner of his elbow and there you will see the water about to drip. In this photo he was concerned with whatever was bothering him in between is toes.
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