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Unfortunately, I am removing the exact pin due to unethical behavior observed at the location at a later date (people crowding rails and attempting to flush hiding birds in order to try and get better photos). Note to photographers, you will need to be extremely lucky to get a photo this clear. The rail in the photo was injured after being nearly eaten by a Great Blue Heron. A healthy rail will not be sitting still for your photo, they move very quickly and are in great danger of being food for a variety of marsh animals. Flushing rails is very stressful to the birds and will cause the bird to be vulnerable to predators.