H.J. Ruiz – Avian101

Set # 129

Common Moorhen

Common Moorhen

The birds are territorial during breeding season. The nest is a basket built on the ground in dense vegetation. Laying starts in spring, between mid-March and mid-May in Northern hemisphere temperate regions. About 8 eggs are usually laid per female early in the season; a brood later in the year usually has only 5–8 or fewer eggs. Nests may be re-used by different females. Incubation lasts about three weeks. Both parents incubate and feed the young.

Ring-billed Gull

Ring-billed Gull

Ring-billed gulls forage in flight or pick up objects while swimming, walking or wading. They also steal food from other birds and frequently scavenge. They are omnivorous; their diet may include insects, fish, grain, eggs, earthworms and rodents. These birds are opportunistic and have adapted well to taking food when discarded or even left unattended by people. It is regarded as a pest by many beach-goers because of its willingness to steal unguarded food on crowded beaches.

© HJ Ruiz – Avian101

5 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 129”

1. Enjoyed your photographs.

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   • Thanks so much, Susan. 🙂

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2. Lovely reflections in both shots, HJ!

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   • Thank you very much, Clare. 🙂

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     • 🙂

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