One more lifer from Candaba wetlands Photo Gallery by romy ocon at pbase.com

One more lifer from Candaba wetlands

Just when I'm no longer expecting any more lifebirds from Candaba wetlands, I got some documentary captures of a female Eurasian Wigeon today, February 26th. Bonus shots are more detailed photos of the Purple Swamphen in flight, plus close-ups of an immature of this species....:)

KZ2L2053-1000x750.jpg Purple Swamphen Scientific name - Porphyrio porphyrio Habitat - Uncommon in freshwater and brackish wetlands. [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, tripod/gimbal head]	KZ2L1921-800x600.jpg Eurasian Wigeon (female) Scientific name - Anas Penelope Habitat - Uncommon in freshwater marshes to brackish estuaries. [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, tripod/gimbal head]	IMG_5939-800x600.jpg Eurasian Coot Scientific name - Fulica atra Habitat - Uncommon in inland bodies of open water, lakes and marshes. [20D + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag]	KZ2L1749-800x600.jpg Pheasant-Tailed Jacana Scientific name - Hydrophasianus chirurgus Habitat - In wetlands with floating or emergent vegetation [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, tripod/gimbal head]	IMG_5891-1000x750.jpg Philippine Duck (a Philippine endemic) Scientific name - Anas luzonica Habitat - Freshwater marshes, shallow lakes and ricefields. [20D+ 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag]
KZ2L1452-1200x800.jpg Purple Swamphen (immature) Scientific name - Porphyrio porphyrio Habitat - Uncommon in freshwater and brackish wetlands. [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag, uncropped full frame]	IMG_5957-1000x750.jpg Yellow Bittern Scientific name - Ixobrychus sinensis Habitat - Freshwater wetlands. [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag]	KZ2L2129-1000x750.jpg Cinnamon Bittern Scientific name: Ixobrychus cinnamomeus Habitat: Ricefields, marshes and mangroves. [1DM2 + 400 5.6L, hand held]	KZ2L2080-800x600.jpg Northern Shoveler (male) Scientific name - Anas clypeata Habitat - Uncommon in fresh water marshes and shallow lakes. [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, tripod/gimbal head]	KZ2L2000-1000x750.jpg Northern Shoveler (female) Scientific name - Anas clypeata Habitat - Uncommon in fresh water marshes and shallow lakes. [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, tripod/gimbal head]
KZ2L1897-1000x750.jpg Philippine Duck (a Philippine endemic) Scientific name - Anas luzonica Habitat - Freshwater marshes, shallow lakes and ricefields. [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, tripod/gimbal head]	KZ2L1994-800x600.jpg Northern Pintail (male) Scientific name - Anas acuta Habitat - Uncommon in wetlands from marshes to lakes. [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, tripod/gimbal head]	KZ2L1769-720x540.jpg Purple Heron Scientific name - Ardea purpurea Habitat - Fairly common in all types of wetlands. [1DM2 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, tripod/gimbal head]	IMG_6006-800x600.jpg Purple Swamphen (immature) Scientific name - Porphyrio porphyrio Habitat - Uncommon in freshwater and brackish wetlands. [20D + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag]

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jinkee		18-Apr-2007 01:35
PS: Would you know how the locals call the purple swamphen? Sabi ng asawa ko kandangango daw. Not sure if that's right. thanks Jinkee (www.jhsay.blogspot.com)

Jinkee Say		18-Apr-2007 01:33
Hi, This is really a cool site. Very nice pictures. Someone gave me this link 'coz I was talking about purple swamphen (or pukeko in NZ) in my blog. I ended up enjoying all your pictures. cheers. Jinkee

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