Related to coots and moorhens, the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphirio) is an unmistakable waterbird. Although quite common, it is resplendent in its purple and red colours and is the dazzling subject of our #21 Bird Photography Challenge.
An inhabitant of wetlands and lagoons, the Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) is frequently seen at our home port in the Gippsland Lakes where it lurks in huge flocks. We were surrounded by them recently whilst on board Take It Easy and decided we should dedicate our Bird Photography Challenge #20 to these gregarious little water…
The Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus) is a striking seabird which often comes to visit us when we are anchored, waiting for tasty morsels we might throw at it. This gives us a great opportunity for close up photos without too much effort! So for our #19 Bird Photography Challenge, we bring you the largest of…
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