Record #:

6005

Author(s):

Lawrence, H. Lea

Abstract:

Four rail species live in the state - the clapper, king, Virginia, and sora. Rails are often called marsh hens because of their salt marsh habitats and chicken like build. Hunting rails goes back to the 1800s; they are a hard quarry to seek and find and attract only the hardiest of hunters. Lawrence describes where and how this bird is hunted.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 10, Oct 2003, p8-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rails (Birds)--Coastal areas

Record #:

6602

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Seven species of rails inhabit coastal North Carolina, including the clapper, king, Virginia, and sora. Rails are often called marsh hens because of their salt marsh habitats and chicken-like build and are more easily heard than seen. Of the rails, the clapper is most popular with hunters. Amundson discusses the rail's history, characteristics, nesting, food habits, enemies, and game-bird qualities.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 10, Oct 1951, p4-6, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rails (Birds)--Coastal areas

Record #:

9828

Author(s):

Wooten, Curtis

Abstract:

Rails are often called marsh hens because of their salt marsh habitats and chicken-like build. Hunting rails goes back to the 1800s; they are a hard quarry to seek and find and attract only the hardiest of hunters. Wooten describes rail hunting on the Outer Banks and includes several recipes for preparing them for the table.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 50 Issue 9, Sept 1986, p12-, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rails (Birds)--Coastal areas

Record #:

9870

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

Six rail species inhabit North Carolina, with the king rail the largest and the black rail the smallest. Earley describes the clapper rail, one of four rails that breed in the state. Rails are often called marsh hens because of their salt marsh habitats and chicken-like build and are more easily heard than seen.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 53 Issue 6, June 1989, p2-3, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rails (Birds)--Coastal areas