On our last visit to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge we saw a wider variety of animals than ever before. I don't know if we are just getting better at seeing them or if our timing was on spot but it was a great trip.
During this visit we saw the Marsh Wren singing and while we were entertained, I happened to notice a slight movement below him in the reeds. I had never seen this guy before so it was time to check the Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds and found the Sora. It is a type of rail and is supposedly very common but again, a first time for me and a real eye opener on how the coloring is a most effective form of camoflauge. (Somebody up there must have known what he was doing.)
During this visit we saw the Marsh Wren singing and while we were entertained, I happened to notice a slight movement below him in the reeds. I had never seen this guy before so it was time to check the Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds and found the Sora. It is a type of rail and is supposedly very common but again, a first time for me and a real eye opener on how the coloring is a most effective form of camoflauge. (Somebody up there must have known what he was doing.)