When people talk about the "rail trail" at Great Meadows in Concord these days, they don't mean the old Reformatory Branch rail bed. This is the rail trail:
Heavy rains in early June have the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers at flood stage, and over the weekend Great Meadows became a water world. And with flooding, birds and all manner of wildlife come out of hiding. For several days now people have been reporting spectacular Virginia Rail shows, with at least one Sora making frequent appearances near the parking area. Today, two Sora put on a show, with many photographers in attendance. With the birds virtually at our feet, I managed a few shots.
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| One bird had been carrying food to a location off the dike, and while foraging a second rail, presumably its mate, joined it for several minutes. |
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| Showing some wing. This is a handsome bird. |
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Wow!
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