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Adopt a moorhen?

1 min read   •   4 June 2013

Adopt a moorhen?

Moorhen chick BHG nest 29 05 2013A very unusual event at Martin Mere: a Black-headed gull has adopted a moorhen chick and the family can currently be viewed from the in focus hide.  The Black-headed gull is activley feeding all of the chicks in the nest and chasing away any adult moorhens that come close.

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