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Clapper rail

Rallus crepitans

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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7 Comments

JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 8 years ago

It definitely is! I keep a list of how many species I've seen in the wash behind my house.

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 8 years ago

I will, now that you mention it that actually seems kind of fun.

JoshuaGSmith
JoshuaGSmith 8 years ago

Excellent. You have seen a lot of species at Bolsa Chica over the years. You should make a location list!

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 8 years ago

I almost mist it, I saw it practically as I was getting into my car!

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 8 years ago

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
JoshuaGSmith 8 years ago

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!

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 8 years ago

Thanks you, Josh!

Desmond.E.S.O
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Desmond.E.S.O

Spotted on Aug 9, 2015
Submitted on Oct 7, 2015

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