Unknown loud call

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Unknown loud call

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Ridgefield NWR, WA this week. In the swamp within 10' of me but of course I could see nothing.
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Virginia Rail. Squeak calls!
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Re: Unknown loud call

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AveryF wrote: Sun Mar 22, 2026 12:16 am Virginia Rail. Squeak calls!
Habitat and Merlin would agree with you. It would be a lifer for me heard or seen. :D
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