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Grus mexicana (Muller). Sandhill Crane 
A rare migrant, found only in undisturbed localities. In 1910 
a single pair was noted near Dutchman’s Lake, and Dr. F. C. 
Rogers reports them for June 6, 1912. The bird commonly called 
“crane” in this locality is the Great Blue Heron. 
Rallus elegans Audubon. King Rail 
A rather uncommon summer resident in most parts of the county, 
but a breeding species where found. A beautiful male was seen 
on the shore of Otis Lake on September 18, 1913, where it was 
feeding upon shore insects. Extremely timid, and is more often 
heard than seen. 
Rallus virginianus Linneaus. Virginia Rail 
An abundant breeding species throughout the swampy region 
of the county. Owing to their seclusive habits, the birds are not 
often seen. An immature specimen was killed by an automobile 
near the outlet of Oconomowoc Lake, while crossing the road from 
one swamp to another. Nests in almost any swampy area, often 
among the rushes of the lake shore. 
Porzana Carolina (Linnaeus). Sora 
An abundant breeding species, found nesting in nearly every 
swamp or wet region. Two nests, each with twelve eggs, were 
located in a patch of rushes not over 75 feet square, near the out- 
let of Oconomowoc Lake, on June 4, 1913, both within 20 feet of the 
most traversed roadway in the state. This same area contained 
one nest of Rallus virginianus and three of the Red-winged Black- 
bird. The commonest of our rails. 
Gallinula galeata (Lichtenstein). Florida Gallinule 
An occasional summer resident, breeding where found. A 
pair nested at Dutchman’s Lake in 1912. Although the nest 
was not found, the young were commonly in evidence during the 
summer. 
Fulica americana Gmelin. Coot 
The “Mud-hen” of the hunters. A common spring and abun- 
dant fall migrant. Arriving about September 20, they are found 
on all the lakes until late in the fall in greater or less abundance. 
Such lakes as Wash Tub, Silver, Golden, Otis and Duck afford 
