Yesterday, I tried for the PURPLE GALLINULE at Oxbow Lake from about 6:30 AM to 8:50 AM. At 7:35 AM (from the 'overlook' at the end of the path), I briefly glimpsed a bird (through both binoculars and scope) which appeared to be a gallinule, but I have doubts about what it may have actually been. 

The bird was observed preening itself from a perch on a small stump in the middle of the lake about 150 yds. out while facing the overlook in direct sunlight. It was clearly the size and shape of a gallinule (including the head and bill), and it had bright yellow legs. The reason that I am not sure if it was an adult gallinule is that the neck appeared to be somewhat rufous rather than purple. 

Only reporting this in response to Phil's request.

Joseph Gantt