Purple Gallinule Sightings
Have you seen an American Purple Gallinule?
From the lens Purple Gallinules of the Everglades.

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Author/Biologist Rachel Carson with Members of Audubon Society Bird Watch in Glover Archbold Park
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Steve_Kaye
May 28, 2012 @ 10:50 pm | delete
- You create the most amazing, comprehensive lenses. Thank you for this one.
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cffutah
Jan 30, 2012 @ 8:07 pm | delete
- enjoyed stopping by your article tonight.
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John_Michael Jan 14, 2012 @ 11:09 am | delete
- nice work and keep on keeping on!
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RenaissanceWoman2010
Jan 1, 2012 @ 9:00 pm | delete
- I don't believe I have seen a Purple Gallinule in the wild. That's an experience I would love to have. What a spectacular bird. Your educational ideas and resources are appreciated. Thank you!
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GoAceNate
Oct 18, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
- Holy content Batman. Wow this is a great resource for your niche. Nice work.
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Pain_Man
Sep 30, 2011 @ 7:12 pm | delete
- Thanks for creating this educational lens with lovely photos! Great job!
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blackspanielgallery
Jun 25, 2011 @ 10:51 pm | delete
- Interesting
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pawpaw911 Jun 20, 2011 @ 7:16 pm | delete
- Never heard of a Purple Gallinule before. Very cool looking birds.
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vallain Mar 30, 2011 @ 6:30 pm | delete
- Lots of great information, photos and activities to go with this bird. Well done!
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naturegirl7 Mar 17, 2011 @ 9:16 pm | delete
- I'm back to visit this fabulous lens... more than the Gallinules may be purple. :)
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JeanJohnson
Mar 11, 2011 @ 4:22 pm | delete
- Just wanted to say that I enjoyed reading about this bird, it still amazes me how many types of birds exsist all over the world, even discovering how many are just in my own back yard. Thanks for this lens
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annmackiemiller Mar 5, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
- beautiful lens Evelyn - our British moorhens are more grey and black than purple but it is the same bird and I am fascinated by them - Angel blessed
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CastleRoy
Feb 14, 2011 @ 2:13 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens and bird Love all the pictures and learning thank you
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LisaAuch
Sep 21, 2010 @ 3:17 pm | delete
- This is a great Article, informative and stuffed with clever educational idea, brilliant i really enjoyed this
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WordCustard
Apr 21, 2010 @ 6:48 am | delete
- What a delightful bird. I had never seen it before. I love the fun, educational Purple Gallinule-inspired activities here too. Leaving an *~*~ Angel Blessing ~*~*
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Evelyn_Saenz Apr 21, 2010 @ 1:18 pm | delete
- Thank you for visiting the Purple Gallinules, SquidAngel.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Dec 10, 2009 @ 6:30 pm | delete
- Great lens. I love watching and reading about the birds.
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Evelyn_Saenz Dec 11, 2009 @ 3:14 pm | delete
- Thank you. That is quite a compliment from such an expert on birds.
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LearningIsFun
Nov 10, 2009 @ 1:06 pm | delete
- Should have guessed this was a lens by you Evelyn. It's beautiful; and a lovely subject. 5* from me.
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motorpurrr May 17, 2009 @ 12:48 pm | delete
- Super nice and detailed lens. I always loved these birds. Thanx
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poddys
May 16, 2009 @ 4:45 pm | delete
- Another great lens Evelyn, 5***** I haven't seen one of these to my knowledge, but will now know what to look out for. Lensrolled and featured on my Deer Creek Walk lens.
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naturegirl7 Oct 30, 2008 @ 5:37 pm | delete
- Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens link to the appropriate plexo and vote for it.
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gmarlett Oct 11, 2008 @ 5:49 pm | delete
- Hi, thanks for visiting my lens Alligator vs Python . I love the purple gallinules, hopefully the invasive species won't affect them!
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Irenemaria Oct 9, 2008 @ 10:13 am | delete
- I have not seen these birds in America but I did see very sharp blue coloured birds like this in Ethiopia. They were flocking after a farmer and his plow.
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spirituality Oct 9, 2008 @ 5:20 am | delete
- I see you made it as one of the new giants. No surprise there - but congratulations all the same :) *****
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Ges
Sep 20, 2008 @ 3:55 am | delete
- You really know how to make education interesting. I wish you had been my teacher at school :)
Great lens
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SPF
Sep 18, 2008 @ 11:46 am | delete
- What a beautiful bird! I have never heard of them, but I'm glad that I have now. Glad to have another great lens of yours in my Backyard Habitat group!
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mulberry
Sep 12, 2008 @ 1:42 pm | delete
- What stunning birds! Wonderful photographs, great lens.
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naturegirl7 Jun 1, 2008 @ 7:48 am | delete
- Great lens. 5*'s, favorite and lensroll to Preserving LA Flora and Fauna and Nature Postage Celebrates Animals.
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funwithtrains May 16, 2008 @ 2:43 pm | delete
- Another great lens, Evelyn! 5 stars and a favorite!
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freelief
May 9, 2008 @ 7:37 pm | delete
- What a clever way to get people to check out your lenses! I wondered if it was anything like a one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eater ...
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Becca_Sanz Apr 26, 2008 @ 5:14 am | delete
- Your lens is very informative. Staying healthy is very important. I hope you will support movement to promote Healthy Food on college campuses.
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macwells
Apr 25, 2008 @ 3:38 pm | delete
- I love your site! 5 stars! Thanks for visiting me too! =) macwells
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WhippetTalk
Apr 24, 2008 @ 4:18 pm | delete
- I have never seen one. I lived in Georgia for a while and would vacation down in Florida but I never knew about this gorgeous bird. Great lens!
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Jenafern
Apr 23, 2008 @ 5:30 am | delete
- Beautiful, exotic bird! love the lens! 5 stars!
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CherylK Apr 19, 2008 @ 8:38 am | delete
- This is the first lens I looked at when I sat down at my computer this morning and I have to say it was the perfect way to start off my day! (BTW, my garden will love the raindrops).
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sellingnicestuff Apr 16, 2008 @ 8:00 am | delete
- Fantastic site with gallinule information! Love it!
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rms Apr 15, 2008 @ 2:59 pm | delete
- Another wonderful lens by you! 5* Keep 'em coming!
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dtbs Apr 11, 2008 @ 11:00 pm | delete
- what a beautiful bird. thanks for introducing me!!! you have such great lenses! teach me!!!!!!
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LisaEwingArt
Mar 22, 2008 @ 8:38 am | delete
- Thanks Evelyn for this fun lens. Never heard of the American Purple Gallinule, its coloring is beautiful! :)
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rwoman Mar 21, 2008 @ 2:27 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens! If you need some inspiration check out my lens.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Mar 18, 2008 @ 6:53 pm | delete
- I've heard of the Purple Gallinule but I've never seen one. I would like to
Great bird watcher's lens.
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EelKat Mar 18, 2008 @ 7:37 am | delete
- wonderful lens! I'm lensrolling it to my animal/nature lenses
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KimGiancaterino Mar 1, 2008 @ 1:20 pm | delete
- I love birds and have several feeders, though a purple gallinule isn't likely to stop in for a bite in Los Angeles. Thanks for another delightful and informative lens!
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clouda9
Mar 1, 2008 @ 1:58 am | delete
- Loving this lens, cuz I thought it was a flower and turned out to be a bird. I am a happy woman when I learn at least one new thing everyday...accomplished today. Thanks Evelyn!
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tjwatkinspg
Feb 17, 2008 @ 8:10 pm | delete
- Yes sirree, this is a mighty good lens. I like the variety of learning styles demonstrated here. Thanks.
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Jimmie
Feb 15, 2008 @ 10:52 pm | delete
- Wow. This bird is new to me. Awesome.
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CreativeArtist Feb 15, 2008 @ 9:12 pm | delete
- Purple Gallinules are so pretty. Thanks for flying over to my lens on tshirts to color.
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tdove
Feb 15, 2008 @ 6:35 pm | delete
- Wow I never saw a bird like that. Tell the Purple Gallinules thanks for flying over to check out my lens Teacher Gift Ideas For Preschoolers!
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Eevee
Feb 12, 2008 @ 8:31 am | delete
- I can't believe the colors on the purple gallinule. What a great lens!
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groovyoldlady
Jan 28, 2008 @ 5:55 am | delete
- Goodness. I'm a bird lover with 2 field guides and I must admit that I've never even HEARD of a purple gallinule. Thanks for enlightening me!
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Classic
Jan 27, 2008 @ 8:43 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens - wow wow! Thanks for submitting it to my group Nature and Environment. Keep the great stuff coming!
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