Project 365: Day 117, Lesser Whitethroat

Lesser Whitethroat..

Project 365: Day 116, Indian Robin

Indian Robin

Project 365: Day 115, Thick-knee

Thick-knee

Project 365: Day 114, Green Sandpiper

Green Sandpiper

Project 365: Day 113, Purple Swamphen

A Purple Swamphen looks through the grass..

 

The Purple Swamphen, common, yet an unusually brilliant looking bird. Usually can be seen in shallow wetlands but will make a quick getaway into tall grass by the bank if spotted. Approaching this very shy bird, took me approx. 30 mins. I used the tall grass to hide myself and every time the bird bent its neck to feed I made slow moments. The tall grass kept me hidden, but also made it difficult for me to get a clear picture.  I kept shifting in my place to find a gap through the thick grass, enough to get a sharp portrait of the bird..