[bcbirdclub] Sora on John Flannagan Lake
- From: "Roger Mayhorn" <rmayhorn@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "BCBC Listserve" <bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:37:02 -0400
Today Lynda and I took the boat to John Flannagan Reservoir for what may be the
last nice day on the lake for us this fall. While fishing there I saw something
moving around on the rocky shore. I thought it was either a bird or a chipmunk.
When I looked through the binoculars it turned out to be an immature Sora. For
those who may not know Soras are rails and are only about 9 1/2 inches long.
They are usually found in marshy areas where their large feet can support them
as they walk on lilypads or cling to other aquatic vegetation. But this one was
feeding along a rocky shore. We watched it for several minutes. I managed to
get close enough and got some poor photos as we watched it feed in the cracks
and crevices of the rocks and cliffs. At one time it was 25-30 feet up on a
cliff, clinging to the cliff face while it foraged. I have fished and boated on
the Flannagan Reservoir for many years, and this is the first rail on any kind
that I have seen there. Here is a link to some of the photos.
http://www.pbase.com/mayhorn/sora_oct_2010
Roger Mayhorn
Compton Mt
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