Grey Phalarope

Grey Phalarope / phalaropus fulicarius. Titchwell, Norfolk. 25/10/21.

 

'SPINNER ... ' (1)

 

Record shot of the juvenile Grey Phalarope that made a prolonged stopover at Titchwell in October. It was very active for long periods. Its characteristic fast spinning motion produced a vortex, bringing small food items up to the surface. Only once did I see it leave the water (distantly) and stand on the edge of a mud bank to preen for a few minutes.

 

BEST VIEWED LARGE.

 

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