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Anahuac NWR June 9, 2016 Purple Gallinules and more

Heavy rains in late winter/early spring added new growth and prosperity to Anahuac NWR. High water in Shoveler Pond pushed the birds to the motorway bank when foraging-ideal for close viewing and photography .
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  • Purple Gallinule jumps between Lily Pads

    Purple Gallinule jumps between Lily Pads

  • Some Water Lily pads were more than 2 feet in diameter

    Some Water Lily pads were more than 2 feet in diameter

  • Taken from vehicle on driving path at Anahuac NWR

    Taken from vehicle on driving path at Anahuac NWR

  • Tailwind pushing feathers forward

    Tailwind pushing feathers forward

  • Distance about 10 feet

    Distance about 10 feet

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  • Purple Gallinule readies for a jump.

    Purple Gallinule readies for a jump.

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  • Adult Purple Gallinules are over a foot long but only weigh about 8 ounces

    Adult Purple Gallinules are over a foot long but only weigh about 8 ounces

  • Big feet help distribute weight

    Big feet help distribute weight

  • Salute to the Olympics balance beam..

    Salute to the Olympics balance beam..

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  • Fulvous Whistling Ducks

    Fulvous Whistling Ducks

  • Cattle Egret on second leg of Shoveler Pond motoring trail-Anahuac NWR

    Cattle Egret on second leg of Shoveler Pond motoring trail-Anahuac NWR

  • Black-crowned Night Heron

    Black-crowned Night Heron

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  • Moorhen chick

    Moorhen chick

  • Green Heron

    Green Heron

  • Pied-billed Grebe and chicks

    Pied-billed Grebe and chicks

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    Big feet help distribute weight
    Salute to the Olympics balance beam..
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