The Water Rail - Rallus aquaticus

The Rietputten is a small nature reserve where many birds hibernate. On a snowy winterday I visited this place hoping to photograph Bearded Reedlings. Unfortunately they hide to deep in the reeds, but this water rail wasn't too shy and wanted to pose willingly.

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Jivko Nakev

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Wow, I like this photo! Shared on FB:
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Posted 11 years ago
1. Wendy
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you :) Posted 11 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

You just gave me a new trip destination :) Is it best to visit during the winter?

Funny also about those bearded reedlings. They're on the top of my list. I think it's the most beautiful bird in our country. Posted 11 years ago
1. Wendy
  
  Lion
  
  When the water is froozen you can get closer to the birds. I've never been there in summertime but I've heard that there are also a lot of other species. However it is a very very swampy area :) Posted 11 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Great shot Wendy, well done. Posted 5 years ago

The Water Rail

The Water Rail is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds

Species identified by Wendy