Purple Gallinules: NARRATED

Purple Gallinules live an undulating existence. PLEASE CLICK 'LIKE' IF YOU APPRECIATE THE MOVIE.

[@wildaboutbirds71]

One of my favorite birds here in Florida. Spectacular! Nice video Jo 🙏❤️👍

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

You're one of the privileged--those who've had close looks at this beauty. Glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@jackwood8307]

Lily pad chicken!😂

[@jakubprzyrodnik]

Beautiful birds! I saw those which live in Europe, on Mallorca last winter.

[@quote_nature]

They are beautiful Jo. Excellent close views of the Purple Gallinule and the tuber pulling shot is wonderful. Was lucky to see them in action in Florida and will never forget their talents or their beauty.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

quoteny I remember your movie about the gallinule, Cathy. We’ve both experienced their beauty first hand!

[@riverbender9898]

As a youngster, in upstate NY, I was happy to observe the American Bittern in a deep swamp that I was able to access with my boat. I also love to watch our native Belted Kingfishers capture their prey only a hundred yards from our doc. Thanks for showing us the beauty of the Purple Gallinule.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I identify with the pleasures you mentioned. I have a movie up about that Bittern that you might want to watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fF6tlWCYYrdpa5o

[@riverbender9898]

Thank You. I certainly did enjoy it. I suffered from quite profound hearing loss for about 70 years. The only birds I could ever hear were Corvids, ducks, geese and (hammering) woodpeckers. The last couple of years has been more than thrilling, as I can now hear most songbirds.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

riverbender my husband has been a serious birder for forty years, and he can no longer hear Chickadees or Chimney Swifts. I’ve been trying to convince him to get a hearing aid. So far no success.

[@riverbender9898]

Sorry to hear of your husband's hearing problem. I tried many hearing aids over decades with little real improvement. I encourage him to find a competent Audiologist (who follows best practices as detailed here: kzbin.info/door/pikvbsbLd6tMcuN7AEJ-1A The really great news is that the technology now exists to create miraculous improvements in hearing. The trick is finding the right provider.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

@@riverbender9898 I'm passing your comment along to him. Thanks.

[@janm2473]

Nice video, Joanne. Some time back, there was news that a purple gallinule had been spotted somewhere in eastern Canada, out Newfoundland way, or somewhere in the maritimes. It had flown off course during heavy winds.. I photographed a a sora, which are from the same family...

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Canada! Must have been some kind of wind! I do have a movie about the Soras that you might like. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6LVeaeejc-Xn7M

[@lockergr]

Candy corn bill and cotton tuft! A unique bird indeed!

[@plzhd2]

Beautiful bird!!!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Ain't that the truth!

[@WorldScott]

Hello Jo Alwood, I remember commenting before about the blue color not being from pigment but actually is structural coloration. Birds have evolved to have feathers that masterfully produce structural colorations. You might check into it and in your next video featuring a flamboyantly colored bird touch on the concept as it truly is a wonder of nature. Hope you are well and healing up as you should! :-)

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

WorldScott I didn’t remember that you said that, Scott, but I knew about it. I think it’s true of Bluejay feathers. You’re right, I should mention that sometime when it’s appropriate. The reason I chose to remake this movie - and it’s the last remake, next weeks movie is original-is that this one posted at 320 P or something like that; it looked blurry. This gave me an opportunity to re-post the film in 1080 P. Healing is happening but very slowly. I’ve hired my granddaughter to help me with filming and editing, since she couldn’t find a summer job and needs tuition for the fall. It’s been interesting to try to get someone who’s indifferent to birds and horrified by bugs to alter her attitude. I am enjoying the challenge.

[@lockergr]

Jo Alwood Not sure what's ailing you but I hope that you are feeling much better soon!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

@@lockergr I had stem cell repair done on my right elbow and my left shoulder. I'm coming along slow but sure.

[@lockergr]

@@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME I was just listening to something last night while I was out walking about how helpful stem cells can be. I hope the procedure brings you comfort in time. You are a lovely person and all that positive energy goes a long way in healing and recovery. Wishing you the very best.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

@@lockergr typing is a problem for me, so I'll just respond to your sweet complement this way: 🌹🌹

[@MHarenArt]

What an interesting bird! My daughter lives in south Florida, so she may see one some time!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I wish your daughter luck because she sure would enjoy it.

[@tehutimes1]

Spectacular.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Yes indeed!

[@zukeboyle5103]

Just saw one in Ohio! Was t shy at all. What an amazing bird!

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

What a surprise! I wouldn’t expect one to show up in Ohio, but once in a while, they do wander out of their normal range. Aren’t you the lucky one?! Especially since they are such unusual, really cool birds

[@wildsouth2471]

We them during summer here in Mississippi.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I only get to see them when I visit Florida or the tropics. Lucky you!

[@eltrompas1641]

Mmmm... I guess I'll subscribe then.

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

I hope you did, because your sense of humor matches mine.

[@eltrompas1641]

Hi Jo I just found your Vids and I love them! I fell asleep last night just watching video after video after video

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

OK, Cesar, I gotta tell you that a comment like yours spikes my adrenaline and keeps me committed to making the best videos I can. Thank you! And sweet dreams. 😉

[@carolstella6776]

Wow! Those are some feet! 😜

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Yeah, no kidding! But now watch the one about Northern Jacanas. Their toes are even longer!