Rails in Bailey Tract, Sanibel, FL

Green Heron

Clapper Rail

Clapper Rail

Sora 

Green Heron

Green Heron

Clapper Rail

More rail happenings at Bailey Tract, Sanibel. Last night, at dusk, in the drying up pond, we waited for the rails to appear. First came two Green Herons, actively hunting little fish, while the Clapper hid in the tall grass and leisurely stretched. The Sora came out and darted around. Then finally the Clapper fully emerged, just as it got too dark for photos. Glad I went last night because tonight the rails did not emerge and the water level had dropped substantially. Perhaps they will move to a different area of the Bailey Tract.