Purple Gallinule and Chicks

Tom and I went to Joe Overstreet and found these guys. The pair had four chicks and they are totally adorable. The chicks were learning how to feed themselves but a parent would call them and all four would flock to mom to see what she head.

First time away from the house since the Stay At Home order. Tom is trying his photography legs for the first time.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ba43e371_b.jpgPurple Gallinule Parent

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...90c2cac7_b.jpgLilypad Hopping

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ed54e683_b.jpgLook at Those Feet

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3b5209ed_b.jpgWho is That

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d9ff74a8_b.jpgPurple Gallinule Chick

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...47f73342_b.jpgPurple Gallinule Parent

That is a wonderful story and Tom's pics more than did it justice. The story and the pictures go together beautifully. I'm impressed.

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Originally Posted by LizStreithorst

That is a wonderful story and Tom's pics more than did it justice. The story and the pictures go together beautifully. I'm impressed.

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Thanks Liz, these are actually my photos but I am hoping he got some nice ones. I do not think he has actually looked at his card yet.
Pat

Sorry I misread. They were so dang exceptional for a newbie. I'm used to you impressing me with your photography. You could make money selling photos. They're that good. (hope I didn't make you blush)

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Originally Posted by LizStreithorst

Sorry I misread. They were so dang exceptional for a newbie. I'm used to you impressing me with your photography. You could make money selling photos. They're that good. (hope I didn't make you blush)

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Thanks Liz, you put a smile on my face :D
Pat

Beautiful pics Pat! That specie of water fowl is abundant in the wetlands of Australia also, not sure if they're native or introduced, but their colors are magnificent when the sun hits them just right...you caught both their majesty and awkwardness simultaneously...nice work. I agree with Liz, you could sell your pictures, they're that good!

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Originally Posted by danotaylor

Beautiful pics Pat! That specie of water fowl is abundant in the wetlands of Australia also, not sure if they're native or introduced, but their colors are magnificent when the sun hits them just right...you caught both their majesty and awkwardness simultaneously...nice work. I agree with Liz, you could sell your pictures, they're that good!

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Danny, not sure if they are introduced there in Australia but there is a very close cousin there..Australasian swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus)

Our "New World" purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) looks very closely like the Australian species. There is also a european species, " Old-World "purple gallinule, which is the western swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) that looks the same. Gallinules have gotten around a bit I guess. All are beautiful birds!

That was probably too much info but Hey,Im a birder..we like that stuff.

Pat you know this one is one of my favorites.If I had the in CT I would spend hours on them daily.I find them one of the most challenging birds to because of the shiny purple and how we usually see them out in bright sun.

Nice pics! And I'm glad to hear you got Tom out with the camera!
AL

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and passion with me Al...I like learning new stuff... especially about the animal world, so thank you my friend!

Mini Dinosaurs

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Originally Posted by danotaylor

Beautiful pics Pat! That specie of water fowl is abundant in the wetlands of Australia also, not sure if they're native or introduced, but their colors are magnificent when the sun hits them just right...you caught both their majesty and awkwardness simultaneously...nice work. I agree with Liz, you could sell your pictures, they're that good!

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Thank you Danny, these guys are hard to photography well. I did ok. They have a beautiful red eye which is hard to capture but managed to capture it in this image. Also we have another Gallinule species which is invasive to Florida and could pose a future problem for our native one.
Pat

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...98663ffd_b.jpgPurple Gallinule

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Originally Posted by brewmaster15

Danny, not sure if they are introduced there in Australia but there is a very close cousin there..Australasian swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus)

Our "New World" purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinicus) looks very closely like the Australian species. There is also a european species, " Old-World "purple gallinule, which is the western swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) that looks the same. Gallinules have gotten around a bit I guess. All are beautiful birds!

That was probably too much info but Hey,Im a birder..we like that stuff.

Pat you know this one is one of my favorites.If I had the in CT I would spend hours on them daily.I find them one of the most challenging birds to because of the shiny purple and how we usually see them out in bright sun.

Nice pics! And I'm glad to hear you got Tom out with the camera!
AL

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Thanks Al and I didn't forget. When (not if lol) you make it to Florida again and you end up near me I can get you on some purple gallinutes :)
Pat

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Mini Dinosaurs

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Totally agree Shan :D
Pat

So beautiful Pat, great shot to capture the array of blues and turquoises...the red beak & eye are a shocking contrast...so cool!

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Originally Posted by danotaylor

So beautiful Pat, great shot to capture the array of blues and turquoises...the red beak & eye are a shocking contrast...so cool!

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It is beautiful bird Danny and I love them. They are full of weird poses the super sized feet makes them adorable.
Pat