Purple Swamphen. I am in awe of this bird. It’s looks like it knows we shouldn’t be here, looking at it. I can see the confidence that a terrible lizard would have in its eyes.

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Mac · 2 · 1d ago

Had a similar similar experience with the supposedly shy and retiring Red-knobbed Coot almost pecking my feet.

Matt D · 1 · 1d ago

Amazing, when was that? Apparently there are only a pair left now, the introduction in 2004 hasn’t worked..

Mac · 1 · 1d ago

Blimey hadn't realised that, this was May 2025

Matt D · 1 · 1d ago

Last confirmed was June 2026, although an eBird report said seen last week.

Mac · 0 · 1d ago

😲

Matt D · 1 · 1d ago

I tried 3 times..