[texbirds] ID help on Rail at Anahuac NWR today
- From: David McDonald <davidkmcd@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 07 Jul 2013 15:44:10 -0500
Hi Texbirders,
I found a pair of large rails with long bills that were very gray
such that I could not ID them in the field.
They were at the very beginning of the boardwalk at Shoveller Pond.
Looking at Sibley, the only juvie gray enough is the Atlantic race of
Clapper, but besides being out of range, it was in fresh water.
It is a very young bird, as the wing feather are just starting to sprout.
Interestingly, someone had posted 'hybrid rail' on the board at the
volunteer station.
Here are a couple of photo. I would appreciate any help on this bird. Thanks.
http://www.pbase.com/davidmcd/image/151199662
http://www.pbase.com/davidmcd/image/151199663
David McDonald
Friendswood TX
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