Comments on: South Windsor Phalarope

By: Dawn Fine

Dawn Fine — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:38:22 +0000

Excellent sighting and photo..

By: steeveetee

steeveetee — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:46:24 +0000

You absolutely sure that’s South Windsor? It looks more like Windsor to me.

By: underclearskies

underclearskies — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:40:41 +0000

Hey Bob,

I’m just glad you were there to get the shots. I think this is the only Red Phalarope sighting for the state this year – so quite a special bird. Fortuitous that you were passing the girls with a camera and were sporting enough to go out and get the photos! Thanks for the permission to use them to. Perhaps you need to take up birdwatching on a more regular basis you certainly seem to have the knack for being in the right place at the right time

All the best – Luke

By: Bob Simon

Bob Simon — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:14:45 +0000

This particular Red Phalarope was not afraid of being surrounded by two kayakers waiving their paddles. I was able to pass this Red Phalarope several times getting within 6 feet each time. I took some video along with several other pictures. The picture above was the best of the set. This was the only Red Phalarope in sight, all alone in the water moving much like a duck. I’m not much of a bird watcher, but it was exciting watching this little guy do his dance in the water. Thank you Sara and Denise for letting me share in this special moment. Sincerely, Bob Simon, the one who took the picture.