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The best way to identify Red-necked Phalaropes is by all the disabled vehicles around their nest. This one we attracted to my speaker by playing Garth Brooks. #redneckjokes
Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) female
Broadmeadows Estuary, Swords Co.Dublin Ireland
6-45am 23-06-2019
[order] Charadriiformes | [family] Scolopacidae | [latin] Phalaropus lobatus | [UK] Red-Necked Phalarope | [FR] Phalarope bec étroit | [DE] Odinshühnchen | [ES] Falaropo Picofino | [IT] Falaropo becco sottile | [NL] Grauwe Franjepoot | [IRL] Falaróp gobchaol
Measurements
spanwidth min.: 31 cm
spanwidth max.: 34 cm
size min.: 18 cm
size max.: 19 cm
Breeding
incubation min.: 17 days
incubation max.: 21 days
fledging min.: 18 days
fledging max.: 22 days
broods 1
eggs min.: 3
eggs max.: 4
Status: A rare summer visitor in variable numbers off the west coast from May to October. Has bred in Ireland and efforts are being made to re-establish the breeding population.
Conservation Concern: Red-listed in Ireland due to its very small breeding population, as well as having undergone a historic decline. The European population has been evaluated as Secure.
Identification: The same size as Dunlin. Adult summer Red-necked Phalaropes are very distinctive and are unlikely to be confused with any other wading bird in Ireland. The upperparts and head are mostly lead grey, contrasting with the white underparts. Has a white throat patch, as well as an obvious red line extending from the throat along the neck to just behind the eye. The legs and bill are dark, with latter being long and very thin - almost needle-like. Male Red-necked Phalaropes tend to be less brightly marked than females. Birds in adult winter plumage are very similar to Grey Phalarope, differing subtly in patterning of the back and the size of the bill. Predominantly grey and white, with a black stripe through the eye.
Similar Species: In flight Sanderling, Knot and Dunlin; Grey Phalarope
Call: Usually silent when seen in Ireland.
Diet: Feeds on a wide variety of macro-invertebrates and crustaceans, as well as plankton on the open ocean. Has a curious habit of spinning around while feeding.
Breeding: Sexual roles are reversed in Red-necked Phalaropes, with several females competing for males. The latter incubate the eggs, as well as tending to the young. Has bred in Ireland, most recently in County Mayo. The majority of the European population breeds in Iceland and Scandinavia with a few pairs (<50) in northern Scotland. Conservation work is ongoing in County Mayo to reestablish a breeding population there.
Wintering: This species winters in the Arabian Sea feeding on plankton far from land.
Where to see: Is not seen annually in Ireland and there are no reliable sites to see this species in Ireland. Recent sightings have been from Counties Dublin, Wexford, Offaly, Limerick, Wicklow and Mayo.
Red-necked phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
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From a recent trip to Fetlar. This peerie beauty tested the patience of us to extremes but the phalaropes finally showed up in great light!
Compared to a red-necked human, the shorebird of the same name, the Red-necked Phalarope is more progressive, less establishment, and the male of the species isn’t afraid of taking care of housework and childrearing. In fact, the male of several of shorebirds, including the phalaropes, does all of the incubating, brooding, and childrearing. Shortly after laying her eggs mom’s responsibility is done, and in many cases she starts he leisurely meander back to southerly wintering grounds. She’s in no rush. Luck for dad that these shorebirds are fairly self-sufficient not long after leaving the nest. The model flies in the face of traditional gender roles. Trading places works just as well as traditional role models. Here, there is a lesson here to be learned. #Red-necked Phalaropes
Phalaropus lobatus,
Alva Paul Creek,
Morro Strand State Beach,
Morro Bay, California
This has been an exceptional fall for the number of phalaropes on the central coast and I had hoped to get a photo of a large group. That is a tough photo in that they usually spread out just far enough so that a group of 15-20 would show individuals as pretty small parts of the photo. So this may have to suffice for now.
Saw 7-8 of these on a tiny pond just north of Othello, WA. Wish I'd checked ebird better becuase the tri-coloured blackbird was in this area as well - missed it!
Fairly small shorebird known for spinning frantically on water to stir up small invertebrates. Note thin, sharp bill. Breeding females are brighter and more contrasting than males: note white throat, reddish stripe on neck, and buffy stripes on back. Breeding males are duller, especially on head and neck. Nonbreeding is much less colorful: gray above and white below with streaky-looking back and black ear patch. Juveniles have blackish upperparts with buffy stripes, and a black ear patch. Breeds on Arctic tundra. Primarily found on the open ocean during migration and winter; also occurs on lakes, especially in western North America. Often in small flocks, but can gather in incredibly large numbers especially during fall migration. In migration mixes with Wilson’s Phalarope on inland lakes; Red-necked is smaller, more compact, and shorter-billed. On the ocean, frequently mixes with Red Phalarope, the only other oceanic shorebird; Red-necked is best distinguished by smaller size, thinner bill, and slightly darker, streakier-looking upperparts.
Fairly small shorebird known for spinning frantically on water to stir up small invertebrates. Note thin, sharp bill. Breeding females are brighter and more contrasting than males: note white throat, reddish stripe on neck, and buffy stripes on back. Breeding males are duller, especially on head and neck. Nonbreeding is much less colorful: gray above and white below with streaky-looking back and black ear patch. Juveniles have blackish upperparts with buffy stripes, and a black ear patch. Breeds on Arctic tundra. Primarily found on the open ocean during migration and winter; also occurs on lakes, especially in western North America. Often in small flocks, but can gather in incredibly large numbers especially during fall migration. In migration mixes with Wilson’s Phalarope on inland lakes; Red-necked is smaller, more compact, and shorter-billed. On the ocean, frequently mixes with Red Phalarope, the only other oceanic shorebird; Red-necked is best distinguished by smaller size, thinner bill, and slightly darker, streakier-looking upperparts.
Red-necked Phalarope on a tundra pond.
Canon 1DM4 | 600mm II L + 1.4x TC | ISO 400 | 1/800 | f/8
Minor crop and processing
Diamond Pond, Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada (September 23rd, 2016). 4a/3. Large urban pond.
Juvenile. One of a pair of young Red-necked Phalaropes at the pond today.
Other phalarope photos--
I'm having fun this weekend going through my photos from previous years in Barrow and finding images I never processed.