#192 at the Western Treatment Plant, Victoria, June 29

Today I finally managed to get photos of the elusive Lewin's Rail. I have seen this secretive species a few times in the past, but I've never had better than a quick glimpse, like when they run out across the road right in front of your car (this has happened twice!). A few other people have been getting some ridiculous photos of Lewin's Rail over the past week or so, with this usually shy species coming out of the reeds and into the full sun. I was hoping for such an occasion, but I was more than happy with what I got. Actually, I was ecstatic!

#192 Lewin's Rail