What? Is there something on my face? by TwoPynts
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Description
The Common Gallinule (or Moorhen as it is known in Europe) is a bird I've only recently discovered down here in Florida. I've seen quite a few of them now that I've been spending more time near lakes and canals. The make a very loud hooting/laughing noise that you wouldn't dream comes from such a cute little bird. Normally quite shy, I was quite please that this one let me get as close as I did. I think it knew I didn't want to get wet though. ;-]
I'm posting this one as a teaser to see if you'd like to see more of this bird. I would make a collage so let me know. Have a great day!
Olympus C8080 & PhotoshopCS
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THE COMMON GALLINULE. (Common Moorhen)
Genus: Gallinula Chloropus
The two species of Gallinule which occur in the United States are confined within a comparatively small range in that extensive country, the southern portions of which appear to suit them better, at all seasons of the year, than the other districts. The Common Gallinule is extremely abundant during winter along the rivers, fresh-water creeks, lagoons, ponds and lakes between the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern shores of the Floridas, while in spring and summer a good number migrate eastward into the Carolinas, and now and then a few stragglers may be seen on the fresh waters of the Middle Districts, beyond which none, to my knowledge, have ever been observed. They seldom ascend any of our southern streams to any considerable distance, few are ever met with many miles above Natchez on the Mississippi, and none are to be seen in the Western Country.
In general they are equally diurnal and nocturnal in their habits, and when undisturbed frequent the land as much as the water. In the lower parts of Louisiana and the Floridas, I have seen them seek their food and amuse themselves by day in the pastures and fields, and I have observed both them and the Gallinules of England enacting their courtship, while the sun was yet high above the horizon. In sight of man, however, they are timorous, although not shy, and retreat from him among the grass and sedges bordering the water, to which they resort for safety. If shot at, or otherwise frightened, they run with speed, and either fly or swim off as fast as possible, to elude their enemy...
(excerpt from the Audobon website)
Comments (25)
pimbotin
Sure I like... Okay for your collage, go! (Loved the title)
killerpumpkins
Very nice. I would look forward to a flock of pictures of this bird. Great find. KP
marybelgium
Excellent! a wonderful shot and this title fits it perfectly !
sharky_
This bird needs a napkin, lol. Yes! Would love to see more of this bird. And please stay away from the water. Don't want to lose another camera. Excellent shot my friend. Aloha
tibet2004uk
What I find fascinating here are the underwater plants!!! Great capture Kort!
cynlee
funny title... the depth in the water is pretty cool... go for it :]
Tedz
A fine Photograph of this dribbler :]
ana-maria
Excellent shot! I like very much the light and the waves. And the bird too. Very well done!!!
erskogly
The water ripples on the right - the underwater growth on the left - and the Moorhen on the resulting diagonal. Looks great!
thesymphonyofthelife
the colors and teh lightning are very good. it's an excellent photography. have a good day
donvino
What a beautiful image ! You captured it very well!!!
warrenpiece
Beautifull capture, but I do hope its not a fishing hook in its beak ,Its a big problem for some wild birds
TwoPynts
logiloglu
a beautiful impression. the colours are wonderful. excellent capture !!!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
parb1194
A beautiful bird indeed with a bit of seaweed in a wonderfully colored beak. Excellent!!!! ;o)
hotracer2
Beautiful composition and colorful bird:):):):):)
Punaguy
Bless you little guy...looks like he sneezed all over his beak there...well captured moment! Aloha!
WandM
The underwater view is great too!
Nasht
there's so much in this shot! the weeds the reflections... top composition! I just love it! V
MoppelundWilli
funny title and excellent capture! excellent work as always!
Akinom
Now how cute is this?! Gorgeous shot and compo, Kort! *****
Enmos
LOL wipe it off man !! ;o) hehe Beautiful bird shot here, superb !! :o)
tvernuccio
eeeewwwww! well, i thought it was just a spiderweb or something until i read Punaguy's comment!!!! now i'm grossed out!!!!! Funny capture, Kort!!! Glad you did not get your big ZOON any closer!!!! :)
sossy
such a large mirror and this guy didn't notice! LOL wonderful plants in the water! ;o)
jcv2
He he he, just like kids having something on their mouth LOL! Any details you show you are always interesting, so a collage would add a lot! :) But you have so many wonderful shots it's hard to make a good choice!