Feat of Feet 9865
The Purple Gallinule's apparent ability to walk on water has nothing to do with divinity and everything to do with physics! These medium sized birds are fairly light, and are able to spread their weight over an enormous surface area because of their extremely large feet. They don't actually walk on water, but they can walk on Lilli pads, giving them a similar appearance. These medium sized birds of fresh water marshes are members of the rail family. They construct their nests of twigs and dead leaves, placing them on a small hill of floating grass-like plant growth. So, even the nests float! #iLoveNature #iLoveWildlife #iLoveScience #WildlifePhotography in #Florida #Nature in #America #USA #PurpleGallinule #Canon #DrDADBooks #Bringit #Photography #Picoftheday #Photooftheday
Feat of Feet 9865
The Purple Gallinule's apparent ability to walk on water has nothing to do with divinity and everything to do with physics! These medium sized birds are fairly light, and are able to spread their weight over an enormous surface area because of their extremely large feet. They don't actually walk on water, but they can walk on Lilli pads, giving them a similar appearance. These medium sized birds of fresh water marshes are members of the rail family. They construct their nests of twigs and dead leaves, placing them on a small hill of floating grass-like plant growth. So, even the nests float! #iLoveNature #iLoveWildlife #iLoveScience #WildlifePhotography in #Florida #Nature in #America #USA #PurpleGallinule #Canon #DrDADBooks #Bringit #Photography #Picoftheday #Photooftheday