At the Great Vly near Saugerties, NY, a King Rail has been present for a couple of weeks. It frequently crosses the road from one side of the marsh to the other. It has a loud, distinctive call "kek-kek-kek-kek..." that is repeated often.
King Rail at Great Vly (click to enlarge)
King Rail at Great Vly (click to enlarge)
King Rail at Great Vly (click to enlarge)
Other species seen and heard were Least Bittern, Common Gallinule, Green Heron, and several species of swallows. A Black-billed Cuckoo perched for a while, too.
Black-billed Cuckoo, Great Vly (click to enlarge)
Black-billed Cuckoo, Great Vly (click to enlarge)
TW
I was wondering if you got your Rail this morning -- congrats!
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