I noticed some rustling amidst the leafy tree branches on my walk this morning and stopped for a closer look.
Sure enough, a juvenile Purple Gallinule was peeking out from a tree right next to the boardwalk.
His soft, brown plumage and the subtle blue shield above his beak are distinctive characteristics which distinguish this young Purple Gallinule from juvenile Common Gallinules. (Read more at All About Birds-Purple Gallinule)
I was lucky to catch several glimpses of this lovely adolescent as he popped in and out the foliage.☺️
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beautiful post beautiful bird!
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Thanks so much, Berny!!☺️
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Amidst pond apples, a gallinule hides 🍏 A juvenile dandy with bashful strides 🚶♂️
His plumage all rustic, yet hints of blue 🎨 A sartorial whisper of what he’ll accrue 👑
Peek-a-boo bird in botanical halls 🌿 A feathery Houdini between leafy walls 🪄
Distinguished from cousins by shield of the sky 💎 A forehead of azure, a scholar’s tie 🎓
Oh, gallinule youth—so coy yet profound 🐦 A philosopher chick on a foliage playground 🤹♂️
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Absolutely perfect poetic description, Yishai!!☺️
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What a great sighting! I loved your video seeing it balance its walk along that branch having a munch. I wonder how it knew it wouldn’t like that red berry it skipped and walked on for another one? I’m sure I saw it quickly look at that skipped berry/bud. LOL!
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Thank you! Good question, Deborah! It was a joy to spot him – I only wish he popped out a little more from behind the leaves while I was watching!
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It’s lovely to watch the young bird wandering and snacking on berries at the same time – great photographs too! You’re a great ambassador for birdlife! 🙂
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful words, Ann!
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Ooh… just lovely! The video is beautiful. I love the clarity of the eye. Thank you for sharing with us, BJ!
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Thank you so much for stopping by, Amy! Always a pleasure to see your posts and to hear from you!!
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Nice captures and cool video, Carol, of him snatching those berries! Gallinules are fun to watch and I always smile at their feet 🦶.
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Thanks a lot, Ellen! As many hundreds of times since I’ve seen purple gallinules foraging, I don’t think I’ve ever watched one eat these berries, which I believe are from the fig tree.
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