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…
Not so long ago the Woodhen (Gallirallus sylvestris) was considered one of the rarest birds on earth. Endemic to Lord Howe Island, 650 kilometres off the Australian coast, this iconic bird has recovered from near extinction and is the very special subject of our #8 Bird Photography Challenge. This post is dedicated to our dear…
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