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.
>
> I will post better pics when I get home tonight/tomorrow.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve
>
> http://s153.photobucket.com/albums/s226/sjlarue/?action=view&current=497a1767.jpg

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