Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Wild Bird Wednesday 26 - Dusky Moorhen (again)

I know I posted some picture of this bird a couple of weeks ago - but I can't resist posting another one.

I think we can get carried away with the need to visit designated Nature Reserves and miss out on the small and often overlooked patches of nature that lurk in our local area.  Keeping this in mind I'm trying to visit some of these "small places" now that I have long summer evening after work.

This image was taken early on a wonderfully still morning on a small pond formed by the Eastern Freeway.  It has less chance of becoming a well known nature reserve than my back garden!


If I was going to be picky, I'd would have liked to have been able to get rid in the duck in the background - but I could not find a way to do it and still get a good profile of the moorhen.  Oh well!

Now its your turn to get involved with WBW.   Don't forget to visit as many sites as possible and to invite your friends and family to link to WBW.


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45 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl9 January 2013 at 02:04

    well, you may not have been able to get rid of the duck at the top, but the reflection did it perfectly for you. :) beautiful image, stewart.

    please be safe in tasmania!

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  2. Maude Lynn9 January 2013 at 02:07

    What a great shot! Love the reflection.

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  3. Modesto Viegas9 January 2013 at 02:13

    Good composition!
    Well done!

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  4. i stora drag9 January 2013 at 02:18

    Wow, what a reflection, I didn't think it was the same bird at first sight!

    Hope you are alright, we heard about the fires and the heath you're having.
    Greetings Pia

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  5. Vores have9 January 2013 at 02:23

    Great picture you show :) Hanne Bente

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  6. Karen9 January 2013 at 03:01

    A great shot of a handsome bird! Terrific reflection and lovely vibrant colour!

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  7. Carletta9 January 2013 at 03:03

    A gorgeous reflection!
    I don't think the duck distracts at all Stewart.

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  8. Andrea @ From The Sol9 January 2013 at 03:06

    The little duck wanted some notoriety too ... you wouldn't want to cut her out. Anyway, as everyone has noted, you got the perfect image in the reflection. I agree that we should spend more time close to home. It reminds us of how blessed we are to be so close to nature. Nice picture, Stewart.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  9. Brian King9 January 2013 at 03:11

    Beautiful bird and reflection!

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  10. HansHB9 January 2013 at 03:41

    Great photos!
    I wish you a great evening!

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  11. EG CameraGirl9 January 2013 at 04:54

    Nice reflection!

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  12. Kenneth Cole Schneider9 January 2013 at 05:00

    Reminds me of our Purple Gallinule, which I have found to be much rarer in areas invaded by Purple Shamphens. Such a perfect reflection-- are you sure the photo is not inverted?

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  13. Anonymous9 January 2013 at 05:14

    Nice photo and reflection. Thanks for the tip to look closer to home.

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  14. Gemma Wiseman9 January 2013 at 05:16

    Amazing, crisp reflection of the moorhen! In some ways, the reflection has clearer detail of the feathers than the bird itself!

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  15. Kerri Farley9 January 2013 at 05:30

    I lived in my area for 5 years before finding out I had WONDERFUL spots.... just minutes away. Now I try to visit them as often as I can.
    LOVE that reflection!

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)9 January 2013 at 05:34

    Love this bird and a stunning reflection!

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  17. theconstantwalker9 January 2013 at 05:49

    It's a lovely bird to see Stewart..

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  18. Kusum9 January 2013 at 05:49

    That female mallard seems to be a bit far. That make reflection perfect! Great shot! Thanks for hosting WBW.

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  19. Jo9 January 2013 at 06:34

    OMW Stewart, what a beautiful image, I have linked to this blog - my post only appears tomorrow (Wednesday) and also have a Moorhen. But I cannot ID it too well. Have a great day. Greetings from Tanzania, Jo.

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  20. Gail Dixon9 January 2013 at 06:36

    This is a stellar reflection image!! I know what you mean about distracting things in your image, but honestly, the moorhen is so perfect I hardly noticed the duck behind him. Great job! Sorry you are dealing with fires and such. If I could send you some of this miserable rain, I would!!!

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  21. Amanda9 January 2013 at 06:57

    Beautiful! They are sweet birds.

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  22. Carole M.9 January 2013 at 08:24

    beautiful waterbird and great reflection Stewart

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  23. eileeninmd9 January 2013 at 09:27

    Stewart, it is an awesome shot of the Moorhen! The reflection is beautiful. Thanks for hosting WBW, have a great week!

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  24. Adam Tilt9 January 2013 at 09:33

    Great reflection Stewart and I completely agree concerning how good small local places can be.

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  25. DIMI9 January 2013 at 09:54

    What a wonderful photo and reflection Stewart!I love this picture!Hope the fires ended in our country!Have a lovely week!Dimi..

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  26. mick9 January 2013 at 11:22

    Great photo of the bird with that reflection. I reckon you city types have it too easy with your designated nature reserves! I have to go and find my places for myself!!

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  27. Anonymous9 January 2013 at 11:35

    It's a great shot! I didn't even notice the second bird until you noticed it. Maybe it's because I was envious of your long summer days. :-)

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  28. Becky9 January 2013 at 12:28

    I've never seen this interesting bird before, and wonder if it's related to out Coot?

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  29. Arija9 January 2013 at 12:52

    I was so mesmerised by the moorhen, I did not even notice the duck until you mentioned it. I love the way you seem to have captured the hen and cock in the same picture. Yin and Yang in the reflection.

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  30. Anonymous9 January 2013 at 14:46

    Lovely image!

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  31. Dana10 January 2013 at 00:37

    I love the reflection!

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  32. Unknown10 January 2013 at 01:18

    Need some help with mine today!
    http://blissfulyogajourney.blogspot.com/2013/01/its-duck-its-goose-its-a.html
    Tried Linking up but not sure if it worked!
    Thanks :)

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  33. ~~~jennifer~~~10 January 2013 at 01:37

    Wow! Awesome shot! The bird is great, but the reflection is perfect!

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  34. Gillian Olson10 January 2013 at 04:25

    Great shot of the moorhen and wonderful reflection.

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  35. Findlay Wilde10 January 2013 at 04:47

    That is such a good picture. From Findlay

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  36. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment10 January 2013 at 06:51

    Wonderful shot and an even better reflection. I didn't even notice the duck until you mentioned it.

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  37. Larry10 January 2013 at 10:00

    Cool reflection shot of the Dusky Moorhen. It looks a lot like our "Common Gallinule," formerly the "Common Moorhen" ;-)

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  38. Jen10 January 2013 at 14:19

    I only recently discovered I'm surrounded by birding sites, many of them small neighborhood parks. I have seen a few in the backyard, too.

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  39. Unknown10 January 2013 at 14:33

    Ah summer. What? We are in the middle of winter here in Ohio, USA. That's one thing I really love about blogging, talking with folks from all over the globe! It's just something I don't think about every day that you are enjoying summer!

    Fantastic photo. I love the reflection! Thanks for hosting.

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  40. Pat Tillett10 January 2013 at 18:17

    Hi Stewart! Long time...
    I didn't even notice the duck until you brought it up! It's a great photo!

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  41. Mary Howell Cromer10 January 2013 at 23:55

    ;') late to comment, but I will begin with you Stewart;') Love your Moorhen images, and the last one with the reflection is great, yep, even with the Duck...I like that Duck too~

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  42. Phil Slade11 January 2013 at 02:10

    I didn't notice the duck either until you owned up to it. Never mind Stewart, the Moorhen shot is fine. Like you I'd much rather work my own patch than rush here, there and everywhere. Thanks for hosting the gallery - lots of places to visit.

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  43. Anonymous11 January 2013 at 02:23

    Lovely bird and its watery reflection.

    Thanks for hosting WBW, Stewart.

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  44. NatureFootstep11 January 2013 at 04:01

    why not turn the shot upside down and keep only the reflection. It´s good enough. :)

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  45. Connie Smiley11 January 2013 at 04:26

    What a cool shot, Stewart! Thanks again for hosting WBW.

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