Well, when it comes to phalaropes, I just can't help myself. I caught up with a few more Red-necked Phalaropes (Phalaropus lobatus) in the early evening (20 May 2021). So here's another selection of these beautiful sea-shorebirds that spend nine months out of the year at sea, but that we're lucky to observe at the coast every now and then.
Hunkered down in the wind:
Male walking along the shoreline and then preening:
And one more. I was hoping for a nice flight shot. I didn't have much luck tonight, but here's the best so far:
I love your photos, particularly on those (windy) days that I don't get out to see the Bodega Bay coast live and in person. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Gorgeous colors of a bird I've not seen in person,
ReplyDeletePLUS a comment from Dan Gurney, the best Kindergarden teacher ever! Hello Dan! Used Soundabet for many years.