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A Juvenile Common Moorhen at a Forgotten Pond

Juvenile Common Moorhen wading in shallow water at an overgrown park pond
A juvenile Common Moorhen ventures out from the reeds into the open water.

I recently visited a park in my town and came across a small pond that seemed almost forgotten. It was choked with reeds, trees and other plants, showing lack of care from the park staff. For animals though it looked like a perfect hideaway.

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Common Starling in a Park

Common starling park scene standing on grass with iridescent feathers visible in soft light
A colorful starling spotted on the grass in a busy neighborhood park

Sometimes you don’t need to go far to find a good photo. I had spent the last two weekends grading national high school graduation exams, which left little time for longer walks or trips to my usual photography spots. Instead, I stayed close to home. During a short walk, I spotted a starling in a park, and it quickly caught my attention.

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