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Hi Steve,
It's a juvenile sora rail, a very confusing plumage. Yellow rail lacks the
white streaking we see on the back of the bird you photographed. When I
worked at Crane Creek I saw quite a few every fall. Nice shot.
John Pogacnik
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:29 PM
Subject: [Ohio-birds] Mystery rail at glacier ridge
> Saw the bird below at glacier ridge while looking at the Virginia. I
> haven't a clue but I think that it's a yellow rail maybe...or a juvi sora.
> Smaller than the Virginia, and yellow bill. Either way, or whatever it
> is...someone please help in ID...It is very cooperative...hung out near
> boardwalk.
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> I will post better pics when I get home tonight/tomorrow.
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> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
> http://s153.photobucket.com/albums/s226/sjlarue/?action=view¤t=497a1767.jpg
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