very good habitat for both.

However, was the King rail grunting or 'ticking'?

If grunting, I beleive that Clapper makes the exact same sound.
I beleive Clappers are on Deal Island. So you may need to see the large
rail.

Can Hal Wierenga - probably the ultimate authority on large rails - give us
some feedback.

Hal we need you, man!

    good birding,

        Taylor McLean

----- Original Message -----
From: "parke" <>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:57 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Deal Island WMA & Rail Question


> Today from 6:30 to 8:30 am I birded Deal Island WMA.  A few shore birds,
but
> lots of singing Seaside Sparrows and Marsh Wrens.
>   Also, I heard Virginia Rail and King Rail, I think.  How likely is this?
>   Also, after walking about a mile into the marsh, I came across three
> Black-necked Stilt.
>
> Parke
>