Dusky Moorhen admiring the water lilies is a photograph by Mr Bennett Kent which was uploaded on June 8th, 2014.
Dusky Moorhen admiring the water lilies
Revisiting my favourite spot in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia on my Son Harvey's best day ever.... more
Title
Dusky Moorhen admiring the water lilies
Artist
Mr Bennett Kent
Medium
Photograph - Photos,canvas Prints, Photographs
Description
Revisiting my favourite spot in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia on my Son Harvey's "best day ever".
This is the Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) admiring the water lilies in a brackish lagoon just outside the city, rather like the Purple Swamphen I posted recently!
A delightful bird and very similar in appearance to the European Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus).
If you look closely at the bird's right foot, you can see the sheer size of the toes, with very little webbing, but splayed out to the front, sides and back to give the large surface area which allows them to walk on the lily pads
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June 8th, 2014
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Comments (44)
Cheryl Rose
Such a beautiful, fun capture of this Dusky Moorhen walking on a water lily! Beautiful colors and a fantastic white bloom. l/f
Bob and Nadine Johnston
Congratulations upon being - Chosen to be Featured: - in PHOTO of the WEEK, only 15, out of 150 images submitted, made it through the Final Voting. YOUR image was APPROVED to be FEATURED by all 4 Judges.....
Sandi Mikuse
Hi James....I noticed you visited my gallery and commented on one of my photos. I came to see what you have been up to. I am really glad I did. I can see you are a nature lover like myself. I have been really enjoying your gallery. In fact, I have added you to my "watch list". This photo of a Dusky Moorhen is so clear and detailed! Just a lovely shot! L
Aaron Whittemore
What a beautiful capture of animal behavior. You have expertly featured the Moorhen's unique adaptations. V/F
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