Marsh Birds

American Coot

An American Coot swiming in Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, Virginia, March 14, 2021. Interesting fact: these birds are closer relatives of the Sandhill Crane than of ducks.

Common Gallinule

A Common Gallinule swims through marsh vegetation, Orlando Wetlands Park, Florida, Apr 21, 2021. Like that red shild and beak.

Purple Gallinule

A Purple Gallinule walking on pond vegetation, Orlando Wetlands Park, Florida, Apr 26, 2021. A stunning bird with an irridescent color. So cool that they can walk on plants.

Purple Gallinule

A Purple Gallinule stands on pond vegetation, Orlando Wetlands Park, Florida, Apr 26, 2021. An interesting description from "All About Birds," "They hunt a bit like domestic chickens, walking slowly and investigating the vegetation with outstretched neck, or pecking at fruits or tubers."