Red-necked Phalarope (Female)

We often see flocks of phalaropes coursing around on the open ocean in fall, but rarely do we see a brightly coloured spring bird like this on land. This one was extremely cooperative during its three-day visit in a small "pond" just outside St. John's. Unlike many other species, female phalaropes are more colourful and showy than males. May 10, 2010.

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