phalarope sp. - Rhonda Howard

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phalarope sp. Phalaropus sp.

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IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine
Orange, California, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 33.6637274, -117.8426814
Age
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Sex
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Observation details

Medium sized sandpiper with dark upperparts, lighter stripes down side of neck and back. Foraging in Pond E. Dark crown, white chin with bold rufous color down the neck on some, less rufous on other. mottled grayish breast, white below. Dark legs and feet noted in flight. Thin black bill. ID photos to add soon. Changing species simply to phalarope; with a closer look these may be Wilson's.

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