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Clapper rail

Rallus crepitans

Photo by Desmond.E.S.O
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown rail with orange/brown bill.

Habitat:

Marsh/Wetlands.

Notes:

This rail was definitely larger than the virginia rail that I saw the last time I was here

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Comments (7)
JoshuaGSmith
It definitely is! I keep a list of how many species I've seen in the wash behind my house.
Desmond.E.S.O
I will, now that you mention it that actually seems kind of fun.
JoshuaGSmith
Excellent. You have seen a lot of species at Bolsa Chica over the years. You should make a location list!
Desmond.E.S.O
I almost mist it, I saw it practically as I was getting into my car!
Desmond.E.S.O
There were at least ten other people that looked like they were going to kill each other just to get a picture! It was very neat to see, And a very good one to end on too!
JoshuaGSmith
Ahh! Several birders said they saw one the last time I was at Bolsa Chica and my Dad and I spend literally an hour waiting for it to appear, but it didn't. Great find Des!
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PublishedOctober 7, 2015

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