Hi all,

I didn't do the bird justice in either presentation but for what it's worth, here it is....

A 45 second, amateur video of RED PHALAROPE swimming, feeding, and walking... Their plumages are so variable this time of year and feet, quite interesting. Videoed on 11/14/2009 at Oceanshores, WA. Apologies for not editing, very raw footage...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plCnARQxcyo

If you prefer to see a comparison of red necked vs. red phalarope in non-breeding plumage, here are some shots... Red necked was photographed on 8/15/2009.

http://www.pbase.com/spruce_grouse/snowbirds_in_autumn&page=all

Good birding,

Khanh Tran
www.ktbirding.com