Buff-banded Rail portrait

Again this Friday I could spot a Rail and was lucky enough to have it stop and look at me for a second in the middle of a nicely lit spot and beautiful surroundings...

Buff-banded Rail, NSW

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Buff-banded Rails made my day

I've been trying to spot Buff-banded Rails in Sydney Botanic Gardens for years. Even though they are considered common and 'least concern' they seem to be quite elusive and well-camouflaged. Yesterday I spent a few hours in the gardens and was lucky to finally manage to take several decent photos. A couple of Rails walked about foraging in the undergrowth and decided to pay very little attention to the man with the camera who was trying to hide behind a bush...

Buff-banded Rail, NSW

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Hens

above: Dusky Moorhen, NSW

above: Dusky Moorhen, NSW

above: Buff-banded Rail, NSW

above: Tasmanian Native-hen, Tasmania

above: Dusky Moorhen, NSW

above: Buff-banded Rail, NSW

above: Dusky Moorhen, NSW

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