Red Necked Phalarope  by jgpittenger

Red Necked Phalarope

Does anyone know who this is? The body shape is like a kildeer but the color and markings are all wrong. He is really beautiful and I loved seeing the reflection as well. We somewhat illegally took a hike yesterday when we finally had a single sunny day back on the South Jetty trail. We last hiked there in late February. This is the best time of year to hike there...birds everywhere. I'll be posting more of them in the days ahead.
PS Just learned from a friend this is a red necked phalarope...rare for this area.
I was delighted to see my hummingbird mom sitting on the nest on the TT yesterday. Thank you. Sadly I just learned that the nest is still there but mom has gone. Thanks for your visits, comments, suggestions, favs
A lovely capture and reflection. Fav!! 😀
May 16th, 2020  
What a gorgeous reflection!
May 16th, 2020  
I had a look in my bird book to see if it was one that migrated to NZ. Cannot find a match, but it is a bit like a great knot.
May 16th, 2020  
Love the reflection and neat job of composing the shot. Definitely does remind me of the shape of the killdeer, but.
May 16th, 2020  
Nice composition
May 16th, 2020  
lovely bird
May 17th, 2020  
Great capture and reflection
May 17th, 2020  
Nice capture. I like the way the beach frames it.
May 17th, 2020  
Great shot.
May 17th, 2020  
Wonderful capture.
May 17th, 2020  
love your composition. the triangle shows him off beautifully!
May 17th, 2020  
Great shot, wonderful find!
May 17th, 2020  
Beautiful reflection and a peaceful spot
May 17th, 2020  
That reflection is just perfect!
May 17th, 2020  
Great reflection and composition!
May 17th, 2020  
How nice that you got to see this unusual bird, and also get a good shot of it to remember it by.
May 17th, 2020  
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