Pic of the Day

Clapper Rail, Rallus longirostris: Bolivar Peninsula, Texas

     The Clapper Rail is found in salt water marshes from New Jersey to south Texas.  I found this very cooperative bird along the Bolivar Peninsula in late October a few years ago.  Rails are secretive birds, but this bird had come out of the reeds to feed along the waters edge during the receding tide. 

Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f/4, 1/800 second @ f/7.1

Pic of the Day

Clapper Rail, Railus longirostris: Bolivar Peninsula, Texas

     Back in November, I posted photos of Clapper Rails that I had photographed on the Bolivar Peninsula, Just east of Galveston, Texas.  I recently found this image in the lot.  I took this shot just as the rail had finished preening and then raised its feathers.   I love the look of the ruffled neck feathers and the slightly raised wings.


Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f4, 1/800 second @ f7.1