Pukeko

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Pukeko

The Pukeko, or New Zealand Swamp Hen is a member of the rail family, and is similar to other species found all over the world. It is one of the few New Zealand native birds to have flourished since the arrival of man, and can be found in almost any grassland area, especially in swampy locations. Groups will often be seen foraging for food in road-side areas.

I have come to the conclusion that Pukeko are suicidal. I so often see them on the side of the road, dithering, darting backwards and forwards, looking for an opportunity to cross, only to come back later to see them squashed on the road. They seem to have no road sense at all.

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Judi Corrigan

What a wonderful bird & such a clear shot/reflection.
Globalphotos replied

Thank you Judi :))
Matt Halls

A lemming bird?!
Great shot V…love the reflection & perfect ripple.
Globalphotos replied

LOL…. think so !!
SirDidymus

How to cook a Pukeko.

You’ll need….

1 Pukeko
1 Rock
5ltr Water

Place all ingredients in a pot and boil, when the rock is soft, remove from the pot. Throw the water rest of the ingredients away and enjoy your rock :)

Really nice picture of the old swamp hen
Globalphotos replied

LOL spoken like a true kiwi :))
M G Pettett

Looks a bit like a moorhen but chunkier. Nice composition!
Globalphotos replied

LOL they do , thanks :))
bertspix

Great shot, great reflection…I also love SirDidymus’ recipy….Bert
Globalphotos replied

Thanks Bert, me too but I’ll leave him to taste his rock :))
Jacky

Amazing colours..beautiful capture V :)
Globalphotos replied

Thanks Jacky, good to see you :)
LindaR

stunning capture ~ in reflection, color and light ~ interesting insight on these birds ~ we have suicidal squirrels where I live ~ I’m always holding my breath as I pass by one ~ so often they dart into instead of out of the road!
Globalphotos replied

Thank you Linda :)) Oh no suicidal squirrels and they’re so cute too.!
Corinne Pouzet

Ohhh ! it’s a stunning shot : great colors, perfect reflection, clearness…awesome photography.
About your Kiwi recipe, i’ll go and ask a friend of mine who’s a chef how to cook it…... maybe there are better ways of cooking it than …boilig it with a rock …....lol lol lol !!!
Globalphotos replied

Thanks so much !! LOL hmmm think I’ll stick to chicken :))
Chris Gin

Gorgeous shot, love the reflections!
Globalphotos replied

Thank you Chris, they’re lovely birds :)
MattTworkowski

Amazing as usual V,love that reflection
Globalphotos replied

aww thanks Matt :))
Tom Gomez

Wonderful capture. Love the reflection …
Globalphotos replied

Thank you very much Tom :))
aroha

Great shot, perfect reflection. I’ve never seen one in the water before! But I agree they definitely have suicidal leanings…! :)
Globalphotos replied

Thank you very much, there was a lot of them wading in Hamilton Lake that day. Think they were first in line for looks and last in line for brains :))
DARRYL STUBBS

Beautiful bird,and the reflection is simply stunning.
Globalphotos replied

Thank you very much Darryl :)
Von McKnelly

A look of attitude in this hen’s eye…super cool shot!!
Globalphotos replied

There is indeed, thanks Von :)
Anthony Mancuso

lovely work V, great reflection
Globalphotos replied

Thanks so much Anthony :)
Joanne Bradley

Great shot, color clarity and lighting are exceptional!
Globalphotos replied

Thank you Joanne :-)
Ravenor

Excellent shot Varinia..
Globalphotos replied

Thanks Ray :)
davidmilne

Superb lght fall on subject with fab colours and reflections V!! :-)
Globalphotos replied

Thanks so much David :))
Dave Law

Beautiful capture, so colourful and the reflections are wonderful.
Globalphotos replied

Thank you very much Dave :)
kjgordon

great composition with the reflection…
Globalphotos replied

Thank you :))
Sean Farragher

great catch
Globalphotos replied

Thank you Sean :))
Himiona Grace

great shot. i havent seen them in water either. they can learn to live by the road, maybe it takes a few generations but the ones around here seem to hang on the verge between swamp and road. I dont see too many squashed. . . and you can eat them, um, if you have teeth of course. theyr’e tough as boots. . .um, best to scrape them off the road first of course. . .
Globalphotos replied

LOL ….. thanks :)
JennyDean

pukeko looking in the mirror, great shot. Aren’t they cool birds? My cousins had a baby orphan that they reared and it used to slide all over the slippery floor until it learnt to walk. Really cute.
Globalphotos replied

Cool, they sure are, the babies have the most enormous feet :) Funny to watch
Michele Duncan...

Fantastic capture. Great detail.
Globalphotos replied

Thanks Michele :))
Steven Guy

Beautiful reflection !
Globalphotos replied

Thank you !!
Neophytos

Beautiful composition and vibrant colours to much . It’s beautiful image !! As for Sir Didymus recipe I think he should replace the rock with a BRICK it has more texture and better colour for the sauce ….!!!!!!!!!!!! lol lol !!!!!!
Globalphotos replied

LOL, thank you :))
Heloisa Castro

great shot
Globalphotos replied

Thank you :))
gemlenz

love the reflections here… well done
Globalphotos replied

Thanks so much :)
Steven Agius

Excellent, perfect reflections and capture Varinia, well done.
Globalphotos replied

Thank you very much Steven :))