Clapper Rail

Name: Clapper Rail           

Scientific Name: Rallus Crepitans           

Endangered Status: low concern           

Info: This thin often hidden bird its definetly  the treasure of the salt marsh. You will have a better chance of hearing them than seeing them in many locations.  Known for their poor flying skills you often hear these birds communicating back and forth to each other or see them run for a quick bath in the tidal creeks.  They have strong legs with a short tail and rounded wings.

Sightings: Walker's Landing, Drummond Point Park