Male Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) - Nome, AK
This male mated with his more colourful female right in front of me after this photo was taken. It was neat to be so close to these birds on their breeding grounds and to see their stunning plumage at this time of year. They are so tiny and so cute when they swim. They seemed to be in literally every roadside pond in Nome. I rarely see them out of the water so this was a treat!
Male Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) - Nome, AK
This male mated with his more colourful female right in front of me after this photo was taken. It was neat to be so close to these birds on their breeding grounds and to see their stunning plumage at this time of year. They are so tiny and so cute when they swim. They seemed to be in literally every roadside pond in Nome. I rarely see them out of the water so this was a treat!