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10-17-16 Lake Worth Beach Pier in Lake Worth Florida ... Went down looking for any Pelagics that may have been blown in the last couple of days expecting to see an Arctic Tern or maybe Jaeger or two. I never thought I would see this guy so close to the pier. He was just minding his own business ... feeding, preening and just enjoying the sunny Florida day!
I spotted some Egrets and Phalaropes after work yesterday debated whether to stop, but couldn't resist...I ended up laying flat in muck....think I ruined my work clothes....but it was worth it!
Photo 2 of 4 of mating in the pond on Grimsey. Male has bigger feet than I realized!
Grimsey, Iceland
I'm not sure why, but I've been seeing a bunch of Red-necked Phalaropes this year. Maybe I just never noticed them before, but they seen to be everywhere we go lately. This will give you an idea how they compare to a Black-necked Stilt, a much more common bird to Orange County.
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA
Taken at the south end of King Lear's Lake in Watermead Country Park, Thurmaston, Leicestershire.
It is reported as Wanlip GP on Birdguides.
We had a good couple of hours with this friendly wader. It can be mobile, but normally quite close in.
Fetglar, Shetland. It has recently been discovered that Fetlar's Phalaropes undertake an amazing 16,000 mile migration to the Pacific coast of Peru.
It was a pure delight to see birds in all their colorful breeding plumage. We saw several Phalaropes near Nome, AK
Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus), Tianliaoyang, Taiwan
Ebird checklist:
ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S28134531
When feeding, a red-necked phalarope will often swim in a small, rapid circle, forming a small whirlpool. This behaviour is thought to aid feeding by raising food from the bottom of shallow water. The bird will reach into the center of the vortex with its bill, plucking small insects or crustaceans caught up therein. On the open ocean, they are often found where converging currents produce upwellings. During migration, some flocks stop over on the open waters at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy to take advantage of food stirred up by tidal action.
Source: Wikipedia
The Red-necked Phalarope was formerly known as the Northern Phalarope. It is the smallest of the three Phalaropes which includes Red and Wilson's. They have lobed toes to assist with their swimming.
Co.Wexford, 02-10-2018
[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), Pengjia Islet, Taiwan
Ebird checklist:
ebird.org/ebird/taiwan/view/checklist/S39116681
The red-necked phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) is a small wader. This phalarope breeds in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia. It is migratory, and, unusually for a wader, winters at sea on tropical oceans.
Source: Wikipedia
Red -necked Phalarope at Bear Swamp in Bombay Hook on 8/29/2016
This photograph is very much content over quality as these images are extremely heavily cropped. Even though I have seen these once before,I decided to post this as it is my best photograph of a phalarope. a rarity in the Mid-atlantic region. Capturing a better photo of a phalarope makes an interesting objective,
There were two phalarope one had a little more brown, but I am not sure if they are juveniles or adults in winter plumage
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You know for sure that you've spent the last ten days with avid birders when, at the sight of this, you not just get your camera out and say to each other "look, a bird". No, instead you've got your camera ready with the longest lens available and the correct settings and you tell each other "look, a Red-necked phalarope". :o)
Okay, to be honest the naming bit is far easier in German (and Icelandic) as this bird is called "Odins Chick".
Replicating Red Necks
Despite its chilling temperatures, the Arctic tundra is a hotbed of reproduction. Many avian species, like the Red-necked Phalarope seen flying across frigid waters, seem oblivious to the cold, and, in fact, fly from potentially warmer waters to the Alaskan tundra to breed each summer season. For many, it is the only time that they spend significant time on land. Many pass the winter months out at sea and out of sight for most humans. It’s a wet and chilling concept for landlubbers like us, but is it the norm for these animals. The effects of global warming and Arctic drilling have yet to be determined. Most certainly, oil spills could spell disaster for some species that depend upon finite areas for their reproduction. Spills in the Arctic would be almost impossible to clean up, leading to death and destruction on epic scales. Perhaps we need to temper our red necked ways when it comes to exploring for petroleum in vital areas of the globe. #RedNeckedPhalarope
Sur le petit lac derrière l'église de Nesseby, un petit groupe de phalaropes très occupés à picorer !
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