Sunday, December 18, 2011

The Purple Gallinule in the Florida Everglades

Florida Everglades
The Purple Gallinule
Photo by Warren Flagler

postmarked in 2008 with a USA 42 cent red heart stamp

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The Purple Gallinule has long yellow legs to help in walk on water plants - too see a photo and read more about this amazing bird check out this link...
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The Florida Everglades National Park is the  largest subtropical wilderness in the United States.  It boasts rare and endangered species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance.
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Here is a very similar postcard from 2011 ...

Florida Everglades
The Purple Gallinule
Photo by Warren Flagler



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