Ridgway's rail
Rallus obsoletus
Endangered
Member of the Nature’s Spirit
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Don't you just love their feet?
Ridgway's rail
Rallus obsoletus
Endangered
Member of the Nature’s Spirit
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This is a bird I have seen one other time and they do not like to be photographed.
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Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
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I usually don't even attempt to take photos of Coots. They're so common and not particularly attractive.
However, this Coot just wanted to be photographed. He approached me in good light and gave me plenty of opportunities to photograph him.
American Coot
Fulica americana
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I wasn't expecting this Sora to come out from the reeds and give me several shots. I don't think the Sora was expecting to see me either!
Sora
Porzana carolina
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