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Common Moorhen
Brawley Ponds, CA


Common Moorhen
Brawley Ponds, CA


Common Moorhen, Imperial Ponds, CA

 
Common Moorhen, Imperial Ponds, CA

Common Moorhens are common but retiring water-loving birds.  Look for them in shallow water with lots of vegetation (cat tails, bullrushes, etc.).  The New River Wetlands is an excellent spot to find them at all times of the year.


Common Moorhen showing its colorful legs
New River Wetlands, CA