The alleged King Rail was ticking.
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>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
>
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>From: "parke" <>
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>Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:57 PM
>Subject: [MDOSPREY] Deal Island WMA & Rail Question
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>
>> 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
>>
Parke
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