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P_Edens Willis, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 27, 2010

Same place and time...
Pretty sure this one is a Rail, but which one? He must have been a youngster because he meandered his way right up to me - within 6 feet. So cute to watch. I have a few more photos that might help with ID.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Aug 27, 2010

Either King Rail or Clapper Rail. Yep, a juvenile, starting moult to adult. Was it in/near salt water, or fresh water?

Resin

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P_Edens Willis, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 27, 2010

Resin, It was salt water.
Patti

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Aug 27, 2010

That makes Clapper, tthen!

Resin

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P_Edens Willis, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 27, 2010

Awesome! I've almost got them all.

Thanks much,
Patti

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OldNed Merritt Island, FL(Zone 10a) Aug 27, 2010

Mmm Patti...Yellow Rail and Black Rail too?

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P_Edens Willis, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 27, 2010

Oh, no. I meant I almost have all the birds I shot on Tuesday identified. :O) Don't I wish I had photos of all the Rails. !!

Patti

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