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| Porphyrio porphyrio melanotus Lilydale Lake, 3 Feb 2012 |
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| Immature bird happily grazing in presence of Mum / Dad (above) but then felt suddenly spooked. |
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| This goose-stepper was snapped at Werribee Zoo April 2008 |
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| The fellow above and following shots of swamphen with young are taken at Karkarook Park, February 2009 |
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| Above & below - Jells Park, February 2011 |
My my Grandma, what big feet you have! They really do look ridiculous on the chicks don't they, it is amazing they don't trip over their toes, but maybe it is like the undone shoe-laces. Lovely spread of the various stages and genders Pete. Bit disappointed there isn't a few more "Wiki" references and the like! :-)
ReplyDeleteOK how's this (from wikipedia) ....
Delete"Evidence from Pliny the Elder and other sources shows that the Romans kept Purple Swamphens as decorative birds at large villas and expensive houses. They were regarded as noble birds and were among the few birds that Romans did not eat."
Great pics!
ReplyDeleteLove the bird's attitude in second one!!
The chick is also really cute!
Yes, I agree, a beautiful bird to photography!
Cheers, Pete!