Ridgway's Rail (Rallus obsoletus) in salt-water marsh near Oakland California at high tide

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At high tide the rails are forced into areas with less cover where they can be more easily observed. This particular bird was at Arrowhead Marsh near the Oakland California airport at the highest high tide of the year.

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Size: 5108px × 3400px
Location: Oakland Alameda County California USA
Photo credit: © Douglas Herr / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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