Purple Gallinule

[Eric D]

Went out looking for Purple Gallinules Saturday morning and was not disappointed. Located about 15 adults with chicks, here are a few walking around the lily pads looking for food.

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2 this chick is very young....



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5 another Chick at a different life stage.

[paulnj]

what a cool bird! I have the photo records of one in nj a few years ago

[DennisT]

Excellent Eric. We have them here as the "American Purple Gallinule" - not often seen and a pretty rare vagrant - have yet to luck out with my first picture!

[PWhite214]

They are beautiful. We have them here in Texas. Beautiful shots, Eric.

Phil