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Virginia Rail
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola limicola) This individual did not like being in the open for more than a few seconds.
Habitat
Gulf Coast Marshes and Prairies vegetation area, barrier island. Laguna Madre Bay on the west side of the island and the Gulf of Mexico on the east side. Board walk through a coastal marsh abutting Laguna Madre Bay, The surrounding area planted with native and non native shrubs and trees at ca. 1 m (3.3 ft) elevation.
Location
South Padre Island Convention Center, South Padre island, Cameron County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2023
Scientific name
Rallus limicola
Equipment used
Canon
love this photo, Stanley, it really perfectly shows how the majority of our encounters with rails are, excellent details and great colors, many tfs!!
 
Excellent capture of this very shy Virginia Rail Stanley, congratulations on getting this fantastic shot mate. Tfs.
 
Usually in a hurry when humans show up. Well timed capture of this escaping rail.
 
Well done on getting him before he disappeared, Stanley.
 
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Just heading toward its comfort zone ... superb timing to get the shot, Stanley ...
Three amazing images ... tfs ...
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
View count
332
Comment count
9

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/320 second(s)
ISO
8000
Filename
Virginia Rail, South Padre Island Convention Center, Cameron County.jpg
File size
2.7 MB
Date taken
Fri, 21 April 2023 7:19 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 875px

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