Linking up with Wild Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes and Wordless on Tuesday
For this week's wild bird I am sharing the King Rail seen at the Swan Harbor Farms park in Havre De Grace, Maryland. My persistence paid off, this was our third trip to this park to see the King Rail. The third time was a charm and not a strike out. It was not a lifer for me, but it was the first time I was able to get some photos. It is usually a shy bird but this King Rail came out into the open a few times while we sat in the blind and watched.
I read on our listserve that this bird was being seen in the open on a few different days. I can not say enough how happy I am to be retired so I can go now and see these cool birds whenever I want..
A funny head on view of the King Rail. They are rufous above and below and they are found in fresh water marshes year round.
I hope you enjoyed my wild bird post. Till next week's wild bird post.
Join in and post your birdies and to see more beautiful and wonderful bird and nature photos please visit:
Stewart's Wild Bird Wednesday and Michelle's Nature Notes and Wordless on Tuesday
Thanks to all of our hosts. Michelle for Nature Notes and Stewart of Wild Bird Wednesday and Sue for Wordless on Tuesday.
For this week's wild bird I am sharing the King Rail seen at the Swan Harbor Farms park in Havre De Grace, Maryland. My persistence paid off, this was our third trip to this park to see the King Rail. The third time was a charm and not a strike out. It was not a lifer for me, but it was the first time I was able to get some photos. It is usually a shy bird but this King Rail came out into the open a few times while we sat in the blind and watched.
I read on our listserve that this bird was being seen in the open on a few different days. I can not say enough how happy I am to be retired so I can go now and see these cool birds whenever I want..
A funny head on view of the King Rail. They are rufous above and below and they are found in fresh water marshes year round.
I hope you enjoyed my wild bird post. Till next week's wild bird post.
Join in and post your birdies and to see more beautiful and wonderful bird and nature photos please visit:
Stewart's Wild Bird Wednesday and Michelle's Nature Notes and Wordless on Tuesday
Thanks to all of our hosts. Michelle for Nature Notes and Stewart of Wild Bird Wednesday and Sue for Wordless on Tuesday.
Happy Birding and have a wonderful week!
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful bird in the weed. So beautiful !
Best regards, Synnöve
Hello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteWonderful how you've could photograph this very special bird. Nice between his own nature with the high grass.
Many greetings,
Marco
Hi Eileen--what wonderful shots you got of that elusive bird. I'm glad you're retired too!! I get to see more birds!!
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Have a great day
I'm envious of your photography - you always capture wonderful images. And this is a fine, fat fellow!
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Brilliant pictures Eileen, your patience paid off big time. That's a new bird for me. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you are persistent, it always a treat to see what you find. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteAnother one I haven't seen! I'm glad he finally came out for you to capture a shot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteWhat great shots, oh my goodness! Look at those feathers, they are just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTerrific photos!
ReplyDeleteWatching birds is a special blessing, aint it?
ReplyDeleteMy first viewing of a Rail.. enjoy your retirement..
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty bird, letting you take its photos.
ReplyDeleteHow cool to see a King Rail!!
ReplyDeleteQue lindas fotos e preciosos momentos!
ReplyDeleteEsses "flagras" são maravilhosos, ainda mais quando temos a oportunidade de registrá-los.
Abraços.
I need you to give me photography lessons! These are great.
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures of the King Rail! I can imagine your excitement, when the bird showed itself in the open like that!
ReplyDeleteWow, he's an interesting looking bird.
ReplyDeleteOlá Eileen, com certeza é um pássaro diferente e tem os seus encantos, com certeza!
ReplyDeleteBeijos, tenha uma semana iluminada.
Hello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of this King Rail.
So beautiful in nature and the high grass.
Wonderful photos, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome bird. I needed to google it and learned its binomial name is Rallus elegans. It is elegant! :)
Have a lovely day!
Hello, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteYour king rain in the weed looks gentle.
I like the bird.
congratulations!! beautiful coloration!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I have never seen a King Rail before. I am glad you were persistent and got the shot. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fabulous King Rail, Eileen! We have water Rails here (I heard one last w/e, but didn't manage to see it). Thank you for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you were able to finally end your quest for this shy guy!
ReplyDeleteLooks like he's a shy guy! Good photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, congrats, Eileen!
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i love the look, although a little funky dead on!!!
ReplyDeletepretty images with the tall natural grasses!!!!
To be there at the perfect time, a bonus, and retirement, that is a bonus too, enjoy every day. Love those tall reeds? grasses? Marshland plants? whatever the name, they set off your photo so well
ReplyDeleteLovely job done expertly, beauty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of this shy bird!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful photos of this lovely bird, Eileen. You surely must have a pretty long lens to get in so close!
ReplyDeleteHello Eileen!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird!Wonderful pictures!Great captures!!Lucky to see this lovely bird!
Have a happy week!
Dimi...
I, too, love that you have time to get out there and search for the birds that you know are around but require time and patience to see, let alone photograph! So happy that you are enjoying your retirement, Eileen! Oh, and the King Rail is an absolute beauty!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! This is another one I've never seen.
ReplyDeleteAnother new bird for me to see. Nice looking bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting pear shape that bird has.
ReplyDeleteVery nice ! I love the last photo !
ReplyDeleteYou must have such patience to get the photos of these shy birds... Wonderful.. Have a great week Eileen.. Michelle
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a bird I have only ever managed to see once.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Eileen..Certainly a different shape!!Don't think I've ever seen one..
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful bird Eileen! I don't see these really nice marsh birds, but I guess you really have to look for them. You got some great shots of him and all his pretty markings. Lucky you ;) Enjoy your week, and happy birding!
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You captured some great photos of the Rail. I like the one where it looks like it's giving you a piece of its mind!
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome bird Eileen, fabulous photos!
ReplyDeleteThis bird is so beautiful and hooray for you to get some excellent photos of it. This is just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful Eileen! YOu need two life lists -- one for first time ever and one for first time photographed.
ReplyDeleteAn different looking bird, that I'd never heard of.
Always something new to count on with you Eileen . . . very nice . . .
ReplyDeleteSuch an unsuual bird! It looks like a compilation of a few. Great photos, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteVery nice wild bird post!
ReplyDeleteIn that one picture he seems to be looking you right in th eye!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful sighting and great images of it. eileen
ReplyDeleteGorgeous but shy bird, how great you managed such lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see how it differs from our european rails.
Lovely post, Eileen!
Keep well and enjoy your day :)
Wow you got some great shots of a shy bird. Retirement is good!
ReplyDeleteA very pretty bird! Have a great day, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteNice find in wonderful surroundings!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing series - I'm so glad I dropped by.
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wonderful photos, such a lovely bird. Quite like our water rail.
ReplyDeleteInteresting bird. I agree retirement is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful wild bird post. I have never heard of this one.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting these great shots, Evelyn.
ReplyDeleteOooh...I mean Eileen!
ReplyDeleteWonderful views of the King Rail. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, i do not think I have seen one. Beautiful large waders! Great photographs! Have a super nice Thursday tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteCool bird, Eileen and I am very glad you are enjoying your retirement, doing what you like to do.
ReplyDeleteHave a Super Day!
Peace :)
Que bom você se aposentou!
ReplyDeleteassim poderá ver muitos pássaros e trazer para nós!
Esse Rei é muito lindo!
bjs
Such a beautiful bird... how wonderful that you are able to spend time in those beautiful wetlands and by the sea.
ReplyDeletePretty bird, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteHow Interesting!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs,
Debbie
Intriguing series, E
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I am not so fond of water birds because they are not common here. But migratory birds are so plenty during some seasons, i guess they come here during winter months in their habitat.
ReplyDeleteYou sure have a wide range of bird shots! I hate o think of how many of your photos I have not seen.
ReplyDeleteI may be late, yet I always arrive ;). How exciting to have gotten the King Rail that is so awesome Eileen!
ReplyDeletelove the sky up through the trees, lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteNeat front view of the King Rail!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic sighting, Eileen. Great series of photos.
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