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Phalaropes are unusual amongst birds in being polyandrous, i.e. one female taking multiple male mates, while males mate with only one female. The females are larger and more brightly coloured than the males whom they pursue and fight over. They then defend them from other females until the male begins incubation of the clutch. Males perform all incubation and look after the chicks.
They are also unusual in spending most of the time outside the breeding season well out at sea. Their method of feeding is also unique, swimming in a small, rapid circle to form a small whirlpool from which they pick small insects or crustaceans.
Red-necked phalaropes are rare in Britain, only breeding in very small numbers in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides, and undertaking a huge migration to winter in South America.
Spotted my very first Red-necked Phalarope today. Bird was seen north of Strathmore, AB. Another new bird to add to the list.
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.
Big Soda Lake, Churchill Co, Nevada (September 22, 2016). 270. Large alkaline lake.
Adult in winter plumage, one of scores of Red-necked Phalaropes feeding along this stretch of the lake shore. They mostly stayed in the water with (as here) individuals sometimes coming onto dry land to feed on the swarms of brine flies (Ephydra sp.) lining the shoreline
Other shots of the Soda Lake phalaropes--
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www.flickr.com/photos/fugl/31072245055/in/album-721576314...
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I went to Strandstuviken, a coastal meadow grazed by cattle, in search for this little red-necked phalarope. The image is taken at a long distance and heavily cropped yet it's possible to clearly identify this beautiful bird.
A natural history of birds
London :Printed for the author, at the College of Physicians in Warwick-Lane,MDCCXLIII-MDCCLI [1743-1751, i.e. 1750-1776?]
A very poor quality, long range shot, taken in fading light... But.. It's a juvenile Red Necked Phalarope at Druridge Ponds and as it's probably the best shot I managed to capture while it was visiting, here it is.. a 'record' shot at best but hopefully of interest.
One of several juvenile birds passing through Ottawa during fall 2019. Along the shoreline at Andrew Hayden park just west of Ottawa (Ontario/Canada)
Freshwater (Emaiksoun) Lake Rd, Barrow, Alaska, United States. June 11, 2017.
Smalnäbbad simsnäppa in Swedish.
These guys are tiny. Slightly larger than the average sparrow. Spent 5 hours this morning in a swamp for just a handful of shots that were worth keeping of these little guys.
Phalaropes are unusual amongst birds in being polyandrous, i.e. one female taking multiple male mates, while males mate with only one female. The females are larger and more brightly coloured than the males whom they pursue and fight over. They then defend them from other females until the male begins incubation of the clutch. Males perform all incubation and look after the chicks.
They are also unusual in spending most of the time outside the breeding season well out at sea. Their method of feeding is also unique, swimming in a small, rapid circle to form a small whirlpool from which they pick small insects or crustaceans.
Red-necked phalaropes are rare in Britain, only breeding in very small numbers in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides, and undertaking a huge migration to winter in South America.
Red-necked Phalaropes (Phalaropus lobatus) finally arrived! 23rd May 2013, Iceland, lake Helluvatn
During the last days a few isolated individuals, the first arriving, were noticed, but only today they were seen in large numbers, mostly in pairs behaving territorially.
Unlike most birds, the female is more colourful than the male, and it is the female that chases around males and defends them from other females. The male is left with the task of incubating eggs and taking care of the offspring. How about that for a change? :)
Adult female, in breeding plumage, feeding in shallow rainpool. Portland, Connecticut, USA. 30 May 2018. © Frank Mantlik 2018
Big Soda Lake, Churchill Co, Nevada (September 22, 2016). 118. Large alkaline lake.
Adult in winter plumage stretched out on the surface of the water after small invertebrates.. One of scores of Red-necked Phalaropes feeding along this stretch of the lake shore. They mostly stayed in the water with individuals sometimes coming onto dry land to feed on the swarms of brine flies (Ephydra sp.) lining the shore.
Shot of one of these phalaropes among the brine flies--
www.flickr.com/photos/fugl/29800990341/in/photostream/
Other shots of the Soda Lake phalaropes--
www.flickr.com/photos/fugl/29257020163/in/album-721576314...
www.flickr.com/photos/fugl/31072245745/in/album-721576314...
Other phalarope photos--