virginia rail.

[denis]

well another day,another rail.
this time i had the pleasure to observe 2 of these beauties,for 20 min., or so as they fed along the marsh.

[Brian Bailey]

Wow!  Great shots and great luck getting them out in the open.  I usually only get fleeting glimpses in poor light before they retreat back into the cattails.

BB

[lovetobird]

Great series of images, I have never been able to get decent shots of these guys let alone see them in the open much:0 have a great wekend

[Moira]

Are you sleeping down there?
Denis, I thought your Sora pics were great, but honestly these far surpass them - incredible shots.  I haven't even seen a Rail - good for you!  P.S.  I still don't have my lens back.  Can you hear me crying?

[denis]

thanks brian,and lovtobird.
got lucky,with both species.seen them again today.
thanks moira.
i feel for you not having your lens! i moved to whitby,so am only 5 min away,and yes i was there every day this week,so am getting familiar with the species,and their habits.

[JTF]

Pictures are excellent with awesome clarity and detail, very well captured.

[denis]

thanks paul
appreciate it.

[Greg Schneider]

Not sure how you do it! I've gotten nothing more than a brief glimpse of a virginia rail before.

[Rob'in'To]

Great shots of a bird I have never heard of...  and now must go find for myself.  

[denis]

hi greg.
must of been at the right place at the right time.i think luck plays a big factor,along with stealth,and bush smarts.love your gallery,especially the raptors.
thanks robin.
good luck on your search.

[JW Mills]

Well done Denis! Great find!

[denis]

thanks john.

[steve rossi]

Fantastic shots Denis,what a find.

[denis]

thanks steve,
appreciate it,and hope to hook up with you again,sometime.

[Ann Brokelman]

these are special shots Denis - so seldom do you see them up close.  Excellent photos.
Ann