An aquatic rail, moorhen that is found in most dams, rivers and streams.. it has long lobed feet that assist it to swim, but is not a member of the duck family with web feet…
The red knobs on it’s head are larger in breading birds and grey in the juvenile birds.
A water weed eater, mainly, but is considered an omnivore, and will take small live prey and the eggs of other water birds.
A few photos I took on Friday last…
The Weed eater………..
And now for something I can’t understand, a bird that dives to the bottom to get weeds, then needs to take a bath!!!
Adjust a few feathers……….
And then check in it’s purse for parking money……