Red-necked Phalarope Hornsby
Here’s a good one. At Hornsby now if any want to come down.

Here’s a good one. At Hornsby now if any want to come down.

Allan and I headed out to Granger area yesterday on our semi-regular NED (Nature Exploration Day). We came across some nice shorebird habitats in wet fields and had 6 shorebird species for the morning. So shorebird season is ON!!! Here’s a few easy-peasy to ID. Didn’t get pix of several distant Am Golden Plover and…
Here’s the “you are there” video!!
15 species of shorebird yesterday at Hornsby. But this Chestnut-collared longspur was a treat. Seems to be a young male with a hint of black on belly and a hint of chestnut on collar. Good looks at Baird’s Sandpiper, American Golden Plover and both yellowlegs were also a pleasure!
There’s a nice discussion of Pacific vs American Golden Plover on the “Advanced Bird ID” FB page. You’ll have to join that group to see the rest of post.
These guys know a cozy spot for when hurricane Pamela approaches
Some of you in 2022 Gulls Class may remember that I predicted this bird would be coming to the ABA area soon