In Memoriam: Len Blumin
Red-necked Phalarope - breeding
The female Phalaropes are more richly plumaged, in keeping with the role reversal seen in this wonderfully strange group of shorebirds. If you've ever tried to photograph one you will sympathize with my efforts. The blurred appearance of the head and neck have less to do with poor technique and more to do with the fact that these frenetic shorebirds are like non-stop wind-up toys, forever spinning or bobbing to and from as they pick insects from the air and water surface. Cannot be confused with any other bird when is breeding plumage.
Red-necked Phalarope - breeding
The female Phalaropes are more richly plumaged, in keeping with the role reversal seen in this wonderfully strange group of shorebirds. If you've ever tried to photograph one you will sympathize with my efforts. The blurred appearance of the head and neck have less to do with poor technique and more to do with the fact that these frenetic shorebirds are like non-stop wind-up toys, forever spinning or bobbing to and from as they pick insects from the air and water surface. Cannot be confused with any other bird when is breeding plumage.