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Water rail - Rallus aquaticus Very secretive and shy bird. It is almost not shown outside the reeds and lake vegetation. At the slightest movement around, it immediately hides back. I was ambushed for about 3 hours in cold and nasty weather, until it appeared for a few seconds. I could barely make a few shots. I am happy, its a new species for me and a second one for 2021. Bulgaria,Geotagged,Rallus aquaticus,Spring,Water Rail Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Water rail - Rallus aquaticus

Very secretive and shy bird. It is almost not shown outside the reeds and lake vegetation. At the slightest movement around, it immediately hides back. I was ambushed for about 3 hours in cold and nasty weather, until it appeared for a few seconds. I could barely make a few shots. I am happy, its a new species for me and a second one for 2021.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    It's a fantastic image and a proper reward for a hard job. Amazing species and pin sharp. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
      Jivko Nakev
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      Thank you, Ferdy! Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Ernst's profile
    Ernst
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    Yes Ferdy is Right. Hope this water rail has good woolly socks on. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
      Jivko Nakev
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      And boots! :-) Posted 4 years ago
  5. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    They eye is spot on

    Niel     Posted 4 years ago
  6. View PhilinBulgaria's profile
    PhilinBulgaria
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    So clear, what an achievement in those temperatures! Super! Posted 4 years ago

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The Water Rail

The Water Rail is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Mar 24, 2021. Captured Mar 24, 2021 15:42 in Unnamed Road, 1407 Yuzhen, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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  • E-M1MarkIII
  • f/4.5
  • 1/320s
  • ISO250
  • 400mm