Saturday 11 June 2011

There once was an ugly duckling


Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so they say. I don`t know who `they` are, but they must have been thinking about young Moorhens. A chick that only its mother could love, it always amazes me that this ungainly little ball of fluff with a bald head can become such a beautiful bird.



10 comments:

  1. I dont know which is the more ugly John. The Coot or the Moorhen chick.

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  2. Awww, I must be a softie - I think it's kinda cute.

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  3. Cute, aren't they? Nice blog, John. I'm now following you and I've added a link from my blog.
    Best wishes

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  4. It amazes me too John because I always think the Moorhen is beautiful... but the poor chicks appearance does leave a lot to be desired :)

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  5. Hi Roy,
    I know, neither of them are what you call `lookers` are they!
    J

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  6. Hi Cat,
    Little balls of black fluff are quite cute, it`s when you see their heads you have to look away!
    J

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  7. Hi Kevin,
    Thanks for the comment and also the `Follow` and link from your blog.
    Hope to hear from you again some time?
    J

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  8. Hi Jan,
    Yes, the Moorhen is a lovely looking bird, with very unattractive young!
    J

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  9. Thanks Dominic,
    I suppose they are pretty cute, in their own way!
    J

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