Sunday, 27 October 2013

[cobirds] RE: Red Phalarope

This morning,  Daren Obrien did not see the Red Phalarope.  After Joe Roller's report, I decided to enjoy the beautiful  afternoon and join him for a second attempt.  We got great views of the Red Phalarope on the east and west side.  We also enjoyed the stunning White-faced Ibis.  While watching the phalarope a Prairie Falcon made a swoop toward the west pond.  The phalarope froze and hunkered close to the water for a few minutes until danger passed.  I'm not sure how long this lone phalarope can escape this falcon:-(  Photos of the Red Phalarope and White-faced Ibis can be seen in the gallery below:


http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/BIRDS/RARE-AND-UNCOMMON-2013/i-J6QG7CH




   Mark Chavez
Lakewood-Green Mtn
http://jaeger29.smugmug.com/

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