Thursday, January 8, 2015

Purple Gallinule


This purple gallinule was feeding in the reeds and shrubs of Lake Trafford.


22 comments:

  1. Oh! It's just gorgeous Jack ... beautiful colourings.

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  2. It never ceases to amaze me the colours birds come in :) nice work Jack.

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  3. OKAY! Now I'm jealous! I've never seen a Purple Gallinule, only the common variety.

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  4. THIS I have never seen. Amazing! Looks fake.

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  5. What a colorful bird. I don't think I've ever seen one like it.

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  6. What a terrific capture of this usual bird...so colorful!

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  7. It should read "unusual bird!!"

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  8. I've photographed a lot of these birds over the years but never knew that name. How come you're so smart?

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  9. Such a gorgeous bird, see those fine colored feathers and the red beak !

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  10. The most photogenic bird I have ever seen!

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  11. A gorgeous, colorful bird indeed!! And what a terrific capture, Jack!! Awesome!! Hope you're getting ready for a fun weekend!! Enjoy!

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  12. I've seen the common Gallinule before but never this purple beauty. Great catch, Jack!
    I think you will like Colville's work.

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  13. Oh wow, what a colorful bird. Wonderful shot by the way. Have a great day!

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  14. One of these turned up in England once and caused quite a stir, though I think it may have escaped from a zoo or wildfowl collection. It's certainly an attractive bird though.

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  15. What a great looking bird. Never seen one before. Thank for this post.

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  16. What a beauty, Jack. I've never seen that bird before.

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  17. I do prefer that to the alligators! It couldn't be more colourful if it tried.

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  18. I didn't even know of the existence of this beautiful bird wonderfully captured!

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  19. This bird is an absolute knockout! I haven't seen one before...or one anything like it. Gorgeous!! Are they common?

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  20. Gorgeous and looks positively tropical.

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  21. Perfect photo perfect subject. He is so colourful.

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