Water-rail ('rallus aquaticus') in case with wooden sides. Good condition. Taxidermist unknown.
Dimensions: height x width x depth: 24 x 25 x 14 cms

The water-rail is an extremely slim bird which moves through dense vegetation with ease leaving no obvious paths. It lives mainly in reedbeds but may be forced out by floods or ice. Although it swims frequently its usual feeding place is shallow water. Water-rails mainly eat insects and small fish, plus occasional roots, shoots and fruits.

Description: Ceredigion Museum