ML40579331

Age and sex

Unknown age, Unknown sex - X

Media notes

Taken with Nikon 60x optical zoom camera (P600) on a very windy day, into the sun. Reviewed by Jon Dunn.

Observation details

This bird flew out over my head from the sea grape by a beach access walkway. It went behind the sand cliff, then popped into the water, where I got this picture. After a minute it flew north farther out in the surf, landing once for a while, then continuing north over the surf. I originally put this under Wilson's because I wasn't sure and it was on the 'common' list. Later closer review of the photo and field guides led me to Red-necked Phalarope as more likely based on head and neck pattern and time of year. Subsequently I had the opportunity to review this photo with Jon Dunn who ID'd it as a Red-necked without prompting based on the bill, head/neck pattern and striped back, after being told only location and date.

Technical information

Model

COOLPIX P600

ISO

100

Focal length

125.4 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/5.6

Shutter speed

1/400 sec

Dimensions

4608 pixels x 3456 pixels

Original file size

5.9 MB