After a wet weekend, today was only a little better; but a little is enough and it was fine enough for two young moorhens to be out exploring the island set in the middle of Falmer Pond. The island is a good spot for them to be raised, safe from at least some predators who generally lurk near the fringes and banks of the pond.

Moorhen chicks on the island at Falmer Pond
Moorhen chicks and attendant adult on the island at Falmer Pond
Moorhen chicks on the island at Falmer Pond
Moorhen chicks being fed
Moorhen chicks on the island at Falmer Pond
Moorhen chicks down by the water’s edge
Moorhen chicks on the island at Falmer Pond
Moorhen chicks racing on the island at Falmer Pond

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.

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  1. Alien birds 🙂

    1. Aren’t they just!

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