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Among the reeds.

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Among the reeds.

A Moorhens nest in one of the reedbeds which is the final stage of the sewage system at work.



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Brilliant.
I love moorhens (as you know) along with their fluffy, black chicks.
I find their spent nests amongst the reeds when I'm doing my pond maintenance. So perfectly woven, an amazing sight.

13 Apr, 2010

 

So well camouflaged....isn't nature clever!

13 Apr, 2010

 

wow i love moorhens to, lovely,, nice pic toto

13 Apr, 2010

amy
Amy
 

I haven't seen a nest with eggs in it for years .. when we were kids we use to go out with a spoon tied on a stick to reach them , we wouldn't be allowed to now !

13 Apr, 2010

 

Very well spotted Toto...as Pg says...excellent camouflage....

13 Apr, 2010

 

well spotted ..you must be ever so pleased..

13 Apr, 2010

 

Wonderful little babies to come, hope you manage to see them.

13 Apr, 2010

 

Good one Toto, as 6d says lets hope you get pics of the babies...........

13 Apr, 2010

uma
Uma
 

Brilliant picture, Toto!

14 Apr, 2010

 

Lovely to see, Toto, brilliant! We have moorhens on the village pond so often see the babies but I have never seen a nest or eggs. I think they nest on the island in the middle of the pond where it's safest. Fascinating to see how its woven together.

14 Apr, 2010

 

Thank you all. Now I know that they are there I will keep away as much as possible so as not to disturb them. I do hope to see the chicks if they are successfully hatched and if possible get some snaps of them.

15 Apr, 2010

 

Brill Toto you did well spotting the nest.

24 Apr, 2010

 

Thanks Clarice.

25 Apr, 2010

 

isn't nature clever! there so well camouflage....did you get to see the chicks /?toto

18 Jul, 2010

 

Yes Nanny, I think I posted a pic somewhere.

19 Jul, 2010

 

oh good i wil have a look

23 Jul, 2010



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