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
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, preening
