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[denis]

this member of the rail family,is very timid,and also very quick.they move through thick vegation,quite easily.took these at cranberry marsh,this morning.sat quietly for at least 1 hr.to get these.

[JW Mills]

Well done!
#2 for me because of the green legs/claws!
 
Sometimes you need a lot of patience.

[denis]

thanks john.
i agree with your pick.i can sit for hours,if need be.

[skyviewer]

Hey great pics never seen one or even heard of that bird before.  I don't mind sitting and waiting awhile either.  Depends work great on those days where you have to sit and wait a long time to get your pic.

[mr.sharp-photo]

its like a duck mated with a chicken mcnugget!
bravo for your patience!

[denis]

LOL about the depends.
was my first time seeing one also.i had never heard of them till i saw one.
thanks yogi.
they look funny,but are beautiful,and fun to watch as they walk on top of the vegetation with ease.

[Niloc]

Great work Denis, never seen one of these excellent capture!

[Moira]

Excellent Denis - patience always pays off!

[Vince]

Good ones Denis. Cranberry Marsh is going to be crowded with photographers getting these unusual birds.

[denis]

thanks vince.
these birds are there every year.just that they are so timid and elusive,you rarely see them.

[lovetobird]

Great capture and species, still haven't seen one of these guys yet but if their like the other rails not an easy task to get a clean image. Have a great weekend

[denis]

thanks everyone.
was a real pleasure seeing and photographing these guys for the first time. hope my luck holds out for the incoming warblers.

[Rob'in'To]

Cool sighting, great shots, kudos for your patience and it paying off!

[denis]

thanks robin.
you cant be in a hurry,when doing this.

[Scott]

Your patience was well rewarded Denis.  Fabulous shots!