Water Rail fest

[David Morison]

My local patch is well known for it's abundance of Water Rails but many do not see them, only hear their grunts and squeals. Having frequented the location for seven years now I know exactly when and where to see them so I am always confident in finding the odd one or two of these secretive, skulking birds. Today I saw seven in one area and four at the same time so please excuse me for posting so many images.

This is about all most see of a Water Rail as it runs off squealing:

591A0500 by dmorison24, on Flickr

And some that didn't run away:

591A0523 by dmorison24, on Flickr

591A0516 by dmorison24, on Flickr

591A0508 by dmorison24, on Flickr

591A0491 by dmorison24, on Flickr

591A0487 by dmorison24, on Flickr

David

[pelliott1954]

Re: Water Rail fest

Some good shots there, like you say, not easy to catch, looks like you did well with the light too as nearly always dark down amongst the reeds

Regards Paul

[the black fox]

Re: Water Rail fest

superb sharp shots

[Bill53]

Re: Water Rail fest

Excellent set David.

Bill.

[tesarver]

Re: Water Rail fest

Excellent set David

Tom

[Stan]

Re: Water Rail fest

Always good to see them right out in the open. Most of my shots are from slimbridge but on Friday one only appeared for the briefest moments

I always try and get the red eye to stand out - just make a selection around the eye lighten/contrast with a levels layer and them a little saturation



Stan