Virginia Rail at the Vernon Marsh in Waukesha County Wisconsin on May 28, 2016

On a birding walk with the Benjamin Goss Bird Club at the Vernon Marsh a pair of Virginia Rails were found. They were hanging out near a nest area. We did not hang around long but I did take a couple of quick images to share. They remained in the grasses near waters edge. A fun time with some great birders. Images were taken on May 28, 2016.

Virginia Rail

Virginia Rail

Virginia Rail

Binomial name: Rallus limicola

Category: Rails, Gallinules, and Coots

Size: 9.5” long, 13” wing span

Weight: 3 oz

Virginia Rail

Virginia Rail

Virginia Rail

Virginia Rail

Virginia Rail, preening

Virginia Rail, preening