Folks, Loch and I found a good candidate for a Red Phalarope at Cherry Creek this morning. It was never close to shore, but we did note the following:
1) Uniform pale grey scapulars with some pale grey coverts replacing darker ones. This made the back of the bird look mostly pale grey overall. 2) An orangey buff to the soon-to-be white of the breast and neck. 3) A longer, thicker neck than the 'half-necked', Red-necked Phalarope. 4) A dark mask around and behind the eye. There are 6 or so Red-necked Phalaropes in a loose group for comparison as well as 3 juvenile and 1 adult Sabine's Gulls. These birds were viewed from the east shore picnic tables. Glenn Walbek Castle Rock, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
