Suggestions to Visiting Birders Yellow Rail

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Hi all. Went and did a late morning check on the Rails but none were calling at 9:30. Too late I'd imagine.  Mornings and evenings still seem to be best and the early morning folks heard the birds. 

But a fortuitous encounter and I bumped into my friend and Refuge Manage Suzanne Beauchaine. We talked at length about this exciting bird/s. She was excited too but also had some suggestions for birders to keep it real so to speak. 

She wanted folks to slow down on the Auto Tour Loop. The speed limit is 15 mph and I totally understand the anticipation after travelling so far, but please keep it slow.

She also wants folks to stay behind the newly installed signs. It was hard to tell exactly where things crossed the line but the barriers should clear that up. 

And again, please do not use playbacks. Lets keep it ethical for all. 

I hope to be monitoring these unique birds over the coming weeks and will post periodic updates. Thanks Eric for a fantastic and exciting find!

John Rawinski

Monte Vista, CO