A very young common gallinule. I have taken hundreds of pictures of common gallinules over the years while visiting Florida during the winter. It came as a great surprise recently to learn that these birds are also found in Michigan! Common gallinules arrive in Michigan during March and April to breed, choosing well-vegetated freshwater marshes, reedy ponds, and coastal wetlands across the state. If you’re interested in tracking down these elusi…
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