This is the time of year that the Fireflag plants are in full bloom. And no one enjoys those luscious purple blossoms more than the iridescent Purple Gallinules!
I love to watch them balancing along the narrow Fireflag stems, as if on a tightrope . . . just to get at those yummy flowers.
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stupendously striking colors!
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Yes they sure are, Yishai! Especially when the sunlight hits these beautiful feathers!
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I love the gymnastics of the Purple Gallinule!
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So do I, Alice. So fun to watch!
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Wow !!! Best Purple Gallinule shots !!! That video is perfect for showing people the feet of this guy. Really an impressive series 👏👏👏
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Much appreciated,Ted!
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Happy mothers day
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Birding with you was the best way to spend it ♥️
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Wonderful photos, thank you for sharing. We recently had a Common Gallinule show up on a pond, which is really out of the way. I keep hoping that a Purple Gallinule might follow suit someday and surprise the local birding community.
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Maybe it will just be a matter of time, Tanja… You never know!
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You have captured the birds colors beautifully in the spring sunlight BJ, they have gorgeous hues of blue. They are similar to our Australasian Swamphen.
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Thank you! They look particularly brilliant in the sun! We also see many Purple Swamphens, sometimes called gray-headed Swamphens here, but they are non-natives.
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Excellent captures, Carol. These birds are so colorful and can make your day in photos. Happy Mother’s day. 🙂
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Thank you, HJ! Hope you enjoyed a lovely Mother’s Day as well. Yes, spending time with a Purple Gallinule can certainly make my day!☺️
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I’ve never seen a gallinule go out on a limb like that!
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Haha!😅 They are regular tightrope artists!
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I LOVE these birds. They are one of my favorites to capture whenever we get to take a trip to Florida. Nice shots!
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They are one of my favorites, too, Kathy! Always a special treat to see one.
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If those colors were on a human most would consider it “gaudy”. For the Purple Gallinule, it works perfectly.
Great series showing the versatile bird at the salad bar.
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Lol! Thanks, Wally! They are gorgeous and yet quite modest don’t you think?
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