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Brian Woolf
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This gallinule had some odd behavior with his wings spread in the last two photos. I have seen plenty of birds stretch their wings but this guy kept them half extended for minutes and was walking around like that.
Look at those 'feet', useful for walking over the plant material in the wetlands.
Brian





Nice 'feet', useful too












Purple Gallinule wing spread







still has that odd wing spread




Jun 28, 2022 at 03:02 PM
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Lovely set. Really like the last one, not a pose one often sees.

Birdie



Jun 28, 2022 at 03:30 PM
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I love seeing the plumage Brian. This is one of my favorite birds and there very had to get an eye level image so I understand the angle.

Morris



Jun 28, 2022 at 03:47 PM
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Heat? Trying to cool off? Thanks for sharing.


Jun 28, 2022 at 04:54 PM
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The articulation of those feet is an amazing feat
These colors are awesome, like a Painted Bunting for the water!

Interesting Brian on the wing position?
Karl



Jun 28, 2022 at 05:48 PM
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Nicely done Brian, I'm always amazed by their feet.


Jun 28, 2022 at 06:37 PM
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birdied wrote:
Lovely set. Really like the last one, not a pose one often sees.

Birdie

Thanks, Birdie, not to many purple gallinules this season.
Brian
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morris wrote:
I love seeing the plumage Brian. This is one of my favorite birds and there very had to get an eye level image so I understand the angle.

Morris

Thanks, Morris, I am on a boardwalk with the water level and plants two feet below me. Have to stay on the boardwalk, think it is illegal to get into the water. Besides, there is at least one 10 foot plus gator in there, no interest in meeting him face to face.
Brian
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armd wrote:
Heat? Trying to cool off? Thanks for sharing.

Thanks armd. it is always hot down here in Florida, never saw this exact behavior. Usually they do fast breathing for heat shedding.
Brian
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Karl Witt wrote:
The articulation of those feet is an amazing feat
These colors are awesome, like a Painted Bunting for the water!

Interesting Brian on the wing position?
Karl

Thanks Karl, these birds have wonderful feet for climbing around in and among the plant material. No one came up with an idea about that wing position.
Brian
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louie champan wrote:
Nicely done Brian, I'm always amazed by their feet.

Thanks Louie, they do have great feet!
Brian



Jun 30, 2022 at 01:10 PM





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