This immature Virginia Rail was hunting in the mud along with its parent at the Ridgefield NWR, July 10, 2015. These guys look real cute as little black fuzz balls when they first stray from the nest. Then they go through a temporary “questionable” phase as they g ... Continue Reading
The Virginia Rail is a secretive bird that spends most of its life walking but can swim and dive if it has to. More often heard than seen, these birds tend to stay hidden deep in marsh grasses. They’re usually spotted when the birds have to cross a clearing or come out of ... Continue Reading
I almost forgot about this shot of a Virginia Rail at the Ridgefield NWR from back on June 26, 2014. Certainly not the most picturesque background but – the rail’s favorite environment – long grass and water. Sometimes these birds will surprise you and come ... Continue Reading
