Brewbirds

Phalaropes

Got my 10th Pennsylvania out-of-county (Bucks Co) year bird today...a record pace for me, compared to just 2 last year (232 in Bucks, 2 elsewhere in PA). PA bird #187 for 2004. Missed a lot of easy stuff this spring, but this was a good one: female Red-necked Phalarope in Shartlesville, Berks County PA. This bird has been on a farm pond for the last few days. Today was terrible, meteorologically speaking. Rained almost all day. Decided i had to get out anyway cuz sittin around the house just makes ya nuts. Got thoroughly soaked watching this cool little bird. Picture quality is rather poor, but here it is:

If you're a big fan of phalarope pictures that totally suck, then this is your lucky day. Here's a male Wilson's from East Rockhill Twp, Bucks Co, on 31 May. Also taken in the rain. I've been battling a serious PA phalarope curse for years now. Always miss em. Always! Now at least i can find em in the rain. It's certainly a step in the right direction...can't complain too much aye?! Bring on the Red...