I had a strange birding morning today. Among the birds that I saw were a phalarope (more on that in a moment), White-faced Ibis, dowitchers, and a Cattle Egret. My question is on the phalarope. It was a bit streaky and dark on the back, but the bill seemed rather definitive for Red. It was much thicker than you'd expect for the other phalaropes, and I believe some of the late stage juveniles can be a bit darker and streakier on the back. I'm wondering if anyone can help with the ID of this bird. It was in one of the lingering flood puddles along Tower Rd just north of 96th Ave. That was also where the ibis and the dowitchers were. The Cattle Egret was seen at Barr. Phalarope http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442628986/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442797483/ Cattle Egret http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442784953/in/photostream/ Long-billed Dowitcher http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442627066/ White-faced Ibis http://www.flickr.com/photos/breitschbirding/10442623675/in/photostream/ John Breitsch Denver, Colorado P.S. Standard warning: If you look for the phalarope, watch for traffic along Tower Road.
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