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Has Madame Moorhen moved? Apr 10, 2014 17:36:29 GMT 1

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Post by lib on Apr 10, 2014 17:36:29 GMT 1

While out on our daily walks me and Dog have been watching a Dipper for a couple of weeks. It has been building a nest in a bunch of ferns in a rocky out crop by the side of a river. It has a favourite feeding spot, a very small rock that just breaks the water in mid stream.

About 10 days ago a young moorhen appeared on this stretch, nice little bird. A few days later another appeared.

Shock, Horror.

Today I find she has displaced the Dipper.

Could it be that the Terminator has decided to relocate and start a Family?

Has Madame Moorhen built a Holiday Home and set up a 'love nest' with another?

I'm not the one to spread gossip but I am a little scandalised. Looks very much like her.

What's your opinion?

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Ali Profound Poster Posts: 5,623	Has Madame Moorhen moved? Apr 11, 2014 17:44:27 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ali on Apr 11, 2014 17:44:27 GMT 1 Thats definitely Madame Moorhen!! She looks very comfy on that stolen nest
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Cheeky Chops Profound Poster Posts: 1,394	Has Madame Moorhen moved? Apr 30, 2014 1:22:41 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cheeky Chops on Apr 30, 2014 1:22:41 GMT 1 Give her a rent book. She'll soon vacate.

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Has Madame Moorhen moved? Apr 30, 2014 8:22:29 GMT 1 Cheeky Chops likes this

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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2014 8:22:29 GMT 1

Yes, kick her out lib. I thought moorhens preferred still water, anyway. She's obviously stupid. Compared with dippers moorhens are riff-raff. You don't want her sort moving in. Think of the effect on property prices.

ps: I used to go bird-nesting as a boy on just such a river.

lib Profound Poster b?You cannot solve a problem with the same thinking that created it.? Einstein Posts: 2,784	Has Madame Moorhen moved? Apr 30, 2014 8:31:00 GMT 1 Cheeky Chops likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lib on Apr 30, 2014 8:31:00 GMT 1 Far too late for eviction, 4 dependants, and more on the way. The do-gooders will block attempts to move them on. Be a food bank appearing soon.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Has Madame Moorhen moved? Apr 30, 2014 8:35:49 GMT 1 Cheeky Chops likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2014 8:35:49 GMT 1 Release the mink...

lib Profound Poster b?You cannot solve a problem with the same thinking that created it.? Einstein Posts: 2,784	Has Madame Moorhen moved? Apr 30, 2014 17:04:56 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lib on Apr 30, 2014 17:04:56 GMT 1 I have asked; but, Lady S sez 'No way is any other bird wearing my coat!' Sorry.
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