Very colourful birds, the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is common at Lake Esmond. There are a number of families, and they can be quite raucous. One of my favourites.

Very colourful birds, the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) is common at Lake Esmond. There are a number of families, and they can be quite raucous. One of my favourites.