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Þingvellir | West Iceland
What a fantastic fearless little bird.
The Red-necked Phalarope was on my Iceland ‘target list’. We were three days into our week’s trip when we had our first close sighting. There were nine birds all feeding close into the shore in a small pond. This is the first time I’d seen them and I couldn’t believe how tiny they were (only about 200mm long at most). I was so convinced that they would fly that I took a couple of quick longish-range ‘record shots’ before trying to creep closer. I took a couple of more shots and then moved closer still. To my surprise the birds ignored me, so I went right up to the water’s edge. It was incredible as they just kept feeding and swimming right past me. It then got silly as they were so close I couldn’t focus on them! Needless to say I got a number of good shots. Over the following days we had another three really good encounters and each time the birds behaved the same as the first group. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that I could have tried to pick them up they were that close. So, I now have 80 great images of this species that started as a ‘target’ and has finished as a new favourite bird.
Snaefellesnes Peninsula, West Iceland
We had a great week in Iceland with our fantastic guide, Tony Beck - who is a Canadian Nikon ambassador alwaysanadventure.ca Despite it being Iceland's worst Spring for over 30 years, and having the most horrendous weather thrown at us - bitterly cold, rain, mist, snow and bitingly cold winds which made it difficult to even stand up, let alone hold a camera steady, we were lucky enough to see plenty of bird species and to get some reasonable shots of them.
Unusually in the bird world, the female Red-necked Phalarope is more colourful than the male, with wonderful markings. This little wader quickly became one of our favourite birds, being quite tame and co-operative.
Taken at Boundary Bay, Delta, BC - August 2016
I had an incredible experience photographing this juvenile Red-necked Phalarope at Boundary Bay. I spotted it feeding all on it's own, and after a long time slowly approaching, I found myself close enough for some great shots. The bird completely ignored me and kept on feeding until it was too close to focus! In addition to closeups with my big lens, I also put on a wide angle and took some wide photos to show the bird in its habitat.
Sometimes you bite off more than you can chew. I'm not sure what this guy had but he eventually got it down.
A female I think, on a stop over to their Artic breeding grounds, amazing little birds what a treat to see, bad light, hope they stay around till friday morning, might get them in better light.
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.
Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska | June | Canon 1D4 | Canon 600mm f4 IS |
This beautiful female was foraging not more than 20 feet from the road in golden light and golden reflections, along with several Red Phalaropes - all very approachable and in peak plumage. Bird photographer heaven.
From our annual photo tour to Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska.
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Distant record shot of a Red-necked Phalarope, with a gull for size, Stodmarsh.
[Phalaropus lobatus]
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My Nat Geo guide indicates that this is a male in breeding plumage. It's not as far north as it should be this time of year, so good luck with that, the ladies have all left! Oso Flaco Lake, California
Avistamos o Falaropo-de-bico-fino no dia 26 de Maio ao largo de Sagres durante uma saída de Observação de Golfinho.
We had observed a Red-Necked Phalarope on May 26th in Sagres during a Dolphin Watching tour.
Ölafsvik, Snæfellsnes Peninsula | Iceland
What a fantastic fearless little bird.
The Red-necked Phalarope was on my Iceland ‘target list’. We were three days into our week’s trip when we had our first close sighting. There were nine birds all feeding close into the shore in a small pond. This is the first time I’d seen them and I couldn’t believe how tiny they were (only about 200mm long at most). I was so convinced that they would fly that I took a couple of quick longish-range ‘record shots’ before trying to creep closer. I took a couple of more shots and then moved closer still. To my surprise the birds ignored me, so I went right up to the water’s edge. It was incredible as they just kept feeding and swimming right past me. It then got silly as they were so close I couldn’t focus on them! Needless to say I got a number of good shots. Over the following days we had another three really good encounters and each time the birds behaved the same as the first group. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that I could have tried to pick them up they were that close. So, I now have 80 great images of this species that started as a ‘target’ and has finished as a new favourite bird.
Red necked phalarope, a tiny little bird (ca. 16 cm in length) which breeds throughout the Arctic. They can be seen swimming fast in circles, this is thought to stir up the bottom, they then catch the invertebrates which were disturbed by this. It does make them look very comical.
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A mixed flock of phalaropes:
Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus).
Red Phalarope / Grey Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius).
Gulf Stream Pelagic Birding Trip. May 15, 2022. Second day.
Aboard the Stormy Petrel II out of Hatteras, North Carolina.
25+ miles offshore.
Nikon D500. Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4e ED PF VR + TC-14e III teleconverter.
(420mm) f/8 @ 1/2500 sec. ISO 220.
Photo 4 of 4 of mating in the pond on Grimsey. She twisted abruptly and he slipped off her back.
Grimsey, Iceland