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Second Hand Pat
01-19-2017, 06:51 PM
Was invited to the Orlando Wetlands this morning and there were a ton of Purple Gallinules. This bird is on Al's list if he returns to Florida. I could not do this bird justice.

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Gallinule Smackdown

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Second Hand Pat
01-19-2017, 07:00 PM
Another great blue landed near to this guy and he had a fit.

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Second Hand Pat
01-19-2017, 07:05 PM
What a sassy bird the red-wing blackbirds are.

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Second Hand Pat
01-19-2017, 07:13 PM
And a few more.

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brewmaster15
01-19-2017, 07:14 PM
Pat, now you know why the purple gallinule is on my list. I have never taken a pic I really liked of it. The irridescent feathers and its habit of coming out in bright full sun just make it a real challenge. I would love a week of just taking its pic.

Al

Discus-n00b
01-19-2017, 07:45 PM
These are great Pat. Those Purple Gallinule look like awesome birds.

Second Hand Pat
01-19-2017, 09:06 PM
Pat, now you know why the purple gallinule is on my list. I have never taken a pic I really liked of it. The irridescent feathers and its habit of coming out in bright full sun just make it a real challenge. I would love a week of just taking its pic.

Al

Totally agree Al. The lady whom invited me to join her today took a pretty good picture of one a few weeks ago. Perhaps I will ask her if I can share it.
Pat

Second Hand Pat
01-19-2017, 09:07 PM
These are great Pat. Those Purple Gallinule look like awesome birds.

They are Matt plus they are small and quick. :)
Pat

Second Hand Pat
01-19-2017, 09:34 PM
Last one :)

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Jack L
01-19-2017, 10:41 PM
like seeing your pic posts!

question, do you ever see the exotic pets that are now inhabiting there and taking over? snakes, lizards? or is that blown out of proportion?

rickztahone
01-19-2017, 11:58 PM
Love the black birds very much