Moorhen in Afternoon Light

Moorhen in Afternoon Light, Autumn UK. 

More About the Moorhen

The Moorhen is a medium sized water birds in the rail family (Rallidae). In the UK this family also includes Coots, Water Rails, Corncrakes and Spotted Crakes. Most rails are very secretive and elusive and spend their time in dense vegetation such as reedbeds, communicating with one another via sharp calls, however moorhens are generally seen more regularly foraging in the open. 

More information on the Moorhen can be found on the RSPB website.