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Re: Possible Spotted Crake on Meare Heath

Hi, folks. Good to see all the photos. One clearly shows a bird with a bill that's too long for a SC. I saw the juv W Rail there a few days after and it certainly looks like this bird.
Cheers,
Andy.

Re: Possible Spotted Crake on Meare Heath

Davey

I think we can conclude that this was indeed a Water Rail. Some very experienced birders above have ID'd it as such (including seeing the bird themselves), which is certainly good enough for me.

Nice that the bird generated a decent debate though.

Jamie

Re: Possible Spotted Crake on Meare Heath

Jamie,

Agreed. A good debate. I'm going to assume the matter now closed. Thanks for your help.

BR

Davey