The Spinning Wilson's Phalarope is a photograph by Debra Martz which was uploaded on November 10th, 2023.
The Spinning Wilson's Phalarope
The Spinning Wilson's Phalarope ©Debra Martz These birds, about the size of a Robin, constantly bob on the surface and under the water, while... more
by Debra Martz
Title
The Spinning Wilson's Phalarope
Artist
Debra Martz
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Spinning Wilson's Phalarope ©Debra Martz These birds, about the size of a Robin, constantly bob on the surface and under the water, while spinning in circles to bring small food items within reach of their slender bills. Due to their constant movements of bobbing in circles, they are a more challenging bird to photograph, at least for me. This female still has a lot of her breeding plumage. Unlike most other birds, Wilson’s Phalarope females are more colorful than males, with a dark line through the eye extending down the neck. The throat is white and the neck is washed rusty.
Captured this image in May at the Great Salt Plains State Park in Northern Oklahoma.
©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
In My Gallery/Collection: Feathered Friends
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November 10th, 2023
