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Water Rail
J

Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus)

A first this is the first time that I have saw and photographed this species, Poor light was a problem but the Snow did help I think.This is a scarce bird in this area so pleased with my day.
Habitat
Bushes
Location
East Lothian
Date taken
13/2/09
Scientific name
Rallus aquaticus
Equipment used
canon 1D Mark lll 600mm Len
Well done, JT. These birds are rare and very wary but gorgeous to look at.
I read once that the best chace of finding one is when it's frozen!
Alan
 
:eek!: First time I see a Water Rail thinking it is a Snow Rail!!! :-O What a super way to get this "firstie", Jim, great job done under your circumstances!!! :t: :t: :clap:
 
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Absolutely fabulous, hang this one on the wall JT. Wow! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: B :)
 

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