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Post by butterfly on Aug 31, 2011 11:05:27 GMT -8
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A fellow that we know named Wayne, pointed out a Red-necked Phalarope at the GBHNR. It was seen from the main bridge looking east near the right edge of the shoreline. It was very close to the bridge several times while we were there. It looked very happy, finding lots of insects so it might still be there.
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Post by butterfly on Aug 31, 2011 12:06:24 GMT -8
Here is a photo of the little Phalarope. Attachments:![](//storage.proboards.com/166350/thumbnailer/h5vuInZSJtltRkw5DSqL.jpg)
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Post by davidandkaren on Aug 31, 2011 14:21:39 GMT -8
Nice !
I was delighted to have found a pair at Reifel last month. One thing that I'm confused about is the fact they sport winter plumage in summer. However around the same time I took my photos someone else had just posted photos (from Tunkwa Lake IIRC) of them in striking reddish breeding plumage.
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Post by dpeppar on Aug 31, 2011 19:01:30 GMT -8
Nice find Butterfly!
She was there at 6pm. In the middle of the small lake east of the bridge. Looks like it will be there tomorrow.
Nice to meet you Damien....
DaveP
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Post by butterfly on Aug 31, 2011 19:25:01 GMT -8
Thanks David and Dave. Nice to hear that she is still there.
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Post by Gord on Sept 1, 2011 22:08:20 GMT -8
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Post by butterfly on Sept 2, 2011 7:36:44 GMT -8
We noticed the streaks in the bird and agree with Gord that it is a juvenile. Thanks for pointing that out Gord.
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