A mother moorhen shows her baby how to gather weeds and other goodies from the water. I just love the baby’s stubby little wings!
Adelaide Zoo, October 2011. Canon EOS 400D, Canon EF L lens 400,mm fixed, 1/125, f/5.6, ISO 100.
FEATURED in The Birds, October 2011
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They are so good with their chicks,Denzil,he’s only a baby and he’s already in need of a toupe!
How horrid – bald so young!!!
– Denzil
How cute is that, beautiful capture Denzil.
Cheers Jude
Thanks Jude – they were indeed very cute:)
Cute & funny, this little sprite. And Mrs Moorhen’s red bill is a real centerpiece! Well caught, Denzil!!
Now, don’t argue with me:D
I wouldn’t dare LOL
Delightful! I think I know where you’ve been – and I’m envious!
The Adelaide Zoo is lookling splendid at the moment – even though they’re bleeding cash!!! Pop up sometime (LOL) and we can do a zoo photoshoot:)
great shot denzil, we have taken nearly the identical shot….would you believe it!
I’ll check it out Di – I didn’t see you standing next to me LOL
October 30, 2011
Thanks Teresa to you and the group!!! Really appreciated:)
and bald little head . . . what a good mama. Great shot.
I know, isn’t it the ugliest little thing??? Thanks Kay for the lovely comment:)
great capture Denzil and congrats on your feature
Many thanks Dave – I’ve just had to have another look at your Niagara sunrise – I can’t get enough!!! LOL
Beautiful work… Congratulations on your feature!Baby Animals Features 23rd December 2011
Many many thanks!! I hope your Christmas was a happy one:)
Comments
They are so good with their chicks,Denzil,he’s only a baby and he’s already in need of a toupe!
How horrid – bald so young!!!
– Denzil
How cute is that, beautiful capture Denzil.
Cheers Jude
Thanks Jude – they were indeed very cute:)
– Denzil
Cute & funny, this little sprite. And Mrs Moorhen’s red bill is a real centerpiece! Well caught, Denzil!!
Now, don’t argue with me:D
I wouldn’t dare LOL
– Denzil
Delightful! I think I know where you’ve been – and I’m envious!
The Adelaide Zoo is lookling splendid at the moment – even though they’re bleeding cash!!! Pop up sometime (LOL) and we can do a zoo photoshoot:)
– Denzil
great shot denzil, we have taken nearly the identical shot….would you believe it!
I’ll check it out Di – I didn’t see you standing next to me LOL
– Denzil
October 30, 2011
Thanks Teresa to you and the group!!! Really appreciated:)
– Denzil
and bald little head . . . what a good mama. Great shot.
I know, isn’t it the ugliest little thing??? Thanks Kay for the lovely comment:)
– Denzil
great capture Denzil and congrats on your feature
Many thanks Dave – I’ve just had to have another look at your Niagara sunrise – I can’t get enough!!! LOL
– Denzil
Beautiful work… Congratulations on your feature!
Baby Animals Features 23rd December 2011
Many many thanks!! I hope your Christmas was a happy one:)
– Denzil