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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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What a wonderful bird & such a clear shot/reflection.
Thank you Judi :))
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A lemming bird?!
Great shot V…love the reflection & perfect ripple.
LOL…. think so !!
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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
LOL spoken like a true kiwi :))
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Looks a bit like a moorhen but chunkier. Nice composition!
LOL they do , thanks :))
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Great shot, great reflection…I also love SirDidymus’ recipy….Bert
Thanks Bert, me too but I’ll leave him to taste his rock :))
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Amazing colours..beautiful capture V :)
Thanks Jacky, good to see you :)
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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!
Thank you Linda :)) Oh no suicidal squirrels and they’re so cute too.!
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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 !!!
Thanks so much !! LOL hmmm think I’ll stick to chicken :))
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Gorgeous shot, love the reflections!
Thank you Chris, they’re lovely birds :)
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Amazing as usual V,love that reflection
aww thanks Matt :))
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