Candaba: Purple Swamphen

[Manny Illana]

a lifer for me during my first Candaba sortie with birdnut JP...





these were taken early morning, then later on....

and more interestingly, JP and i was able to witness a fight between two of these hens... ;D
check it out here....
www.flickr.com/photos/manny_illana/sets/72157603610288613/

and this is the one i like best from the series...


better seen in slideshow....

[Romy Ocon]

Nice set on these large birds that are becoming rarer, Manny.

I can remember 3 years ago when they were very few in Candaba, now their numbers are up and they're easier to spot. I can't remember a place other than Candaba where they can be seen regularly.

Romy

[Martin Alvendia]

Congrats Manny on the Lifer! Hope to join you guys next time! ;D

[JP Cariño]

manny, that was "the moment". congrats!

[Ding Carpio]

Was that fighting or mating?

Darn, was too focused on the cormorant and white-headed shoveler, missed out on this one. Could've been a lifer for me, too.

Excellent shots!

[Manny Illana]

again, salamat everyone! apt question ding. it was actually comedic as the hen which stomped on the head of the other almost got dunked him/herself.

"take that you...."


"oooppppssss!!!! hellllppppp"

[Bobby Kintanar]

Very nice captures Manny! I still don't have that bird in my album. :-(

[Reyno Rosete]

Very nice captures and BI...BIG..Congrats Manny !!!