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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](https://www.windowtowildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rIMG_4329_cr.jpg)
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](https://www.windowtowildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rIMG_4323_cr-831x1024.jpg)
Virginia Rail
![Virginia Rail](https://www.windowtowildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rIMG_4327_cr.jpg)
Virginia Rail
![Virginia Rail, preening](https://www.windowtowildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rIMG_4293_cr.jpg)
Virginia Rail, preening