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Moor Hen Collection

"Graceful Moor Hens: A Glimpse into their Enchanting World" Step into a serene scene where two moor hens stand majestically amidst misty sedges

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Two moor hens standing in misty sedges, 1900 (colour woodblock print)

Two moor hens standing in misty sedges, 1900 (colour woodblock print)
LWR341700 Two moor hens standing in misty sedges, 1900 (colour woodblock print) by Okuhara, Seiko (1837-1913); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: The Moor-Hen (chromolitho)

The Moor-Hen (chromolitho)
3644061 The Moor-Hen (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moor-Hen. Illustration for Sketch Book of British Birds by R Bowdler Sharpe (SPCK)

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Curlew, Land Rail, Partridge and Moor Hen (clockwise)

Curlew, Land Rail, Partridge and Moor Hen (clockwise)
LLM338728 Curlew, Land Rail, Partridge and Moor Hen (clockwise) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curlew, Land Rail, Partridge and Moor Hen (clockwise)

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moor Hen

Moor Hen
LLM338735 Moor Hen by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moor Hen. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen birds from Great Britain 1897

Moorhen birds from Great Britain 1897
Birds from Great Britain 1897 by R. Bowdler Sharpe, London

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: 02472dt

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Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Cley Norfolk summer

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen Gallinula chloropus feeding Minsmere Suffolk June

Moorhen Gallinula chloropus feeding Minsmere Suffolk June

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen Gallinula chloropus with chick Minsmere Suffolk June

Moorhen Gallinula chloropus with chick Minsmere Suffolk June

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen carrying nest material UK May

Moorhen carrying nest material UK May

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen Gallinula chloropus juvenile UK

Moorhen Gallinula chloropus juvenile UK

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus, feeding chick, Slimbridge, Glos, UK, spring

Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus, feeding chick, Slimbridge, Glos, UK, spring

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) foraging on snow covered pastureland bordering a lake, Wiltshire

Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) foraging on snow covered pastureland bordering a lake, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus cerceris) two immatures, feeding on waterlily flower

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus cerceris) two immatures, feeding on waterlily flower, Hope Gardens, Jamaica, april

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) adult, bathing on lake in parkland, Perth, Western Australia

Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) adult, bathing on lake in parkland, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) dead adult, shot on cultivated arable field, Bacton, Suffolk

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) dead adult, shot on cultivated arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, september

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) chick, standing amongst wildflowers, Wales

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) chick, standing amongst wildflowers, Wales

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) juvenile, wading in shallow water, Norfolk, England, september

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) juvenile, wading in shallow water, Norfolk, England, september

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) adult, carrying nesting material, running in water, England

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) adult, carrying nesting material, running in water, England, may

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) footprints in snow on riverbank, Ferry Lane Wood, River Yare

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) footprints in snow on riverbank, Ferry Lane Wood, River Yare, The Broads, near Postwick, Norfolk, England, december

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Young moorhen

Young moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) by water. Photographed in autumn

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Common moorhen

Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus). Moorhens are aquatic birds found in freshwater habitats in the Americas, Europe, southern Asia and southern Africa

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Cley Norfolk May

Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Cley Norfolk May

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus, chick, UK

Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus, chick, UK

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Adult common moorhens (Gallinula chloropus) wading and feeding near San Jose Del Cabo in the Gulf

Adult common moorhens (Gallinula chloropus) wading and feeding near San Jose Del Cabo in the Gulf of California
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Adult common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) wading and feeding near San Jose Del Cabo in the Gulf

Adult common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) wading and feeding near San Jose Del Cabo in the Gulf of California
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) two sitting on ground facing each other (fighting), Gloucestershire

Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) two sitting on ground facing each other (fighting), Gloucestershire, UK
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMoor Hen Collection: Moorhens (Gallinula chloropus) aggressively fighting, clawing with feet, Gloucestershire, UK

Moorhens (Gallinula chloropus) aggressively fighting, clawing with feet, Gloucestershire, UK
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect


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"Graceful Moor Hens: A Glimpse into their Enchanting World" Step into a serene scene where two moor hens stand majestically amidst misty sedges, captured in a mesmerizing 1900 colour woodblock print. The intricate details of "The Moor-Hen" chromolitho reveal the beauty of these fascinating birds. In a clockwise arrangement, alongside the moor hen, we find the Curlew, Land Rail, Partridge - showcasing the diversity of avian life. Delving deeper into their world, vintage illustrations from Great Britain in 1897 depict these enchanting moorhens with utmost precision and charm. Witness nature's wonders as you observe a Moorhen Gallinula chloropus gracefully feeding in Minsmere Suffolk during a tranquil June day. Marvel at its dedication as it carries nest material across the UK landscape in May, building its cozy abode for future generations. From juveniles to caring parents, witness heartwarming moments like a Gallinula chloropus feeding its chick at Slimbridge, Glos during springtime. Even snow-covered pastures cannot deter these resilient creatures; see them foraging on wintry landscapes bordering lakes in Wiltshire, England. A common sight yet always captivating is an adult Common Moorhen running across grassy parks in West Yorkshire during sunny July days. Their presence adds vibrancy and life to our surroundings. These captions offer glimpses into the intriguing lives of moor hens – delicate beings that thrive amidst diverse habitats and inspire awe with their elegance and resilience. Let us cherish these remarkable creatures that grace our natural landscapes with their timeless beauty.