All the images in the conclusion of this article were captured within sight of a Red-necked Phalarope that chose to take respite from its migratory journey in a remarkably beautiful place called Siesta Key Beach.
The Ruddy Turnstone above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The beach here is so stunning that it is occasionally recognized with
an award for best beach. The birds observed were certainly in a more favorable setting for their rest and relaxation at a tidal pool well north of the primary sun bathing areas.
The Laughing Gull above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Black Skimmer above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Black Skimmer above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Black Skimmer above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Royal Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Ruddy Turnstone above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sandwich Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Ruddy Turnstone above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Willet above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Royal Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The juvenile Sandwich Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The juvenile Sandwich Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sanderling above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sanderling above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sanderling above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sanderling above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Royal Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sanderling above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Black-bellied Plover above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Great Egret above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Great Egret above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Lesser Yellowlegs above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Great Egret above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The juvenile Sandwich Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Willet above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Roseate Spoonbill above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Roseate Spoonbill above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Roseate Spoonbill above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sandwich Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sandwich Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Laughing Gull above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Laughing Gull above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Laughing Gull above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Laughing Gull above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Ruddy Turnstone above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Laughing Gull above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Laughing Gull above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Willet above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Red Knot above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The juvenile Sandwich Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sandwich Tern with juvenile above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Sandwich Tern with juvenile above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Snowy Egret above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The juvenile Sandwich Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Red Knot above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Red Knot above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Red Knot above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Willet above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The juvenile Snowy Egret with Royal Tern and Red Knot above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The juvenile Snowy Egret above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The juvenile Snowy Egret above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
Though I don't include an image of the phalarope in this final chapter, you are encouraged to
investigate Part II of the article which has good images of what a non-breeding specimen will look like in the field. Ideally at Siesta Key Beach in the future.
The Great Egret above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
The Royal Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
It is my hope to return to this remarkable place along
the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail numerous times.
The Royal Tern above was photographed at Siesta Key Beach in September 2014.
Please also see
Red-necked Phalarope At Siesta Key: Part I
Please also see
Red-necked Phalarope At Siesta Key: Part II
Hello Bob,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed to see the beautiful photograph's of the birds in flight. And a lot of photo's with a nice stance.
Have a nice weekend.
Your interest is appreciated, Maria. Stay tuned.
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