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A Virginia rail, medium sized shorebird not confined to Virginia, pauses while poking around in shoreline marsh grass. Its pointy beak is about an inch and a half long and orange, and it has a facial patch surrounding the eye that is pale blue. It's back is a mottled black and brown. A rather odd-looking aquatic bird but not un-handsome.

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A Virginia rail, medium sized shorebird not confined to Virginia, pauses while poking around in shoreline marsh grass. Its pointy beak is about an inch and a half long and orange, and it has a facial patch surrounding the eye that is pale blue. It's back is a mottled black and brown. A rather odd-looking aquatic bird but not un-handsome.
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Greg Johnston (gpjohnston@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 01-Dec-2024 14:15:13 JST Greg Johnston

Finally! Caught a Virginia rail in the open. Hear them 20 times more than see them, and then usually a fleeting glimpse. Success on the chilly morning bimble. Plus a hoody and one of our usual furry friends. #BirdNerd #Hiking #GetOutside

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