Virginia Rail


Posted by ADKShooter on Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:58 am

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Nikon D810, Nikon 300 f2.8
ISO 400, 1/2000s, F 7.1, Blind

This is a male Virginia Rail searching for food, in the early Spring on it's territory. I was not looking to photograph Rails on this day, but attempting to shoot an American Bittern that had also established a territory at this marsh.  The Rail was a welcome addition. They are a secretive little marsh bird that are really quick at scooting back into the reeds at the least sign of danger.

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by david fletcher on Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:02 pm
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Lovely details and earthy tones Warren. Excellent habitat shot!
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by Ron Day on Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:41 pm
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Warren, great job of photographing the rail in the open. A terrific setting with the Rail in its native habitat. Well done!
 

by paul fletcher on Fri Mar 05, 2021 9:03 pm
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An excellent photo of the rail in its' environment, Warren. The water and the plant life the bird is standing in, has an interesting pattern to it,
and the main lighting concentrating on the head, worked out perfectly here.
 

by Karl Egressy on Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:03 am
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Great image of a secretive bird.
 

by Carol Clarke on Sat Mar 06, 2021 11:58 am
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Beautiful feeding pose and superb detail on the rail. The complementary colours of the habitat make the perfect setting, Warren!

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