During the late autumn and the early part of this winter, strong storms blew in off the sea large numbers of Grey/Red Phalaropes along the west coast of Ireland. It is always a great delight to see these delicate little waders as they bob around on rough seas or small pools picking off tiny insects or fish/invertebrate eggs disturbed by rough waters. In the series of shots below there are three different birds with one from Liscannor Bay and the other two birds at Loop Head.
Adult winter Grey Phalarope at Ross Bay, Loop Head JNM
Immature Grey Phalaropes at a small pool at Laragen Bay, Loop Head John N Murphy
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