This photo was taken by Bob Mandell, an ace photographer on my recent Golden Gate Audubon trip to Malheur. Bib us very good with the camera but often gets help with ID. In emailing me this photo, he said, “What kind of Bittern is this?”
Virginia, Bob, Virginia Rail. Not a species we’d seen on this trip. Bob got the photo after returning to Ruh-red Road after the rest of us departed. He wanted one more set of shots of Stilt, Avocet, et al. This rail was his unexpected bonus. Thanks for sharing, Bob.
Posted by: atowhee | June 20, 2012
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Posted in birding, birds, migratory birds, natural history, oregon, rails | Tags: Bob Mandell, Malheur, Ruh-red Road, Virginia Rail
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Towheeblog 
What a stunning picture! Thanks, Bib or Bob… Really a beautiful, beautiful shot!
By: terrydarc on June 20, 2012
at 4:22 pm
good shot.
By: Graham Lewis on June 20, 2012
at 6:51 pm
Please send camera details, lens, settings, etc.
By: Graham Lewis on June 20, 2012
at 6:52 pm