Unlike other waders, phalaropes have lobed toes which enable them to swim strongly when on pools or out at sea. They spend most of their time in the water but can equally run about on land. The duller coloured male looks after the eggs and young after laying. As a rare UK breeding species it is a Red List bird.
These small, delicate waders are adapted well to spending a lot of time on water.
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Discover more about red necked phalarope
When to see
They can be seen during breeding season, in the North and West Islands of Scotland. Although very rare, they also can be seen on migration on the east Coast.
Where to see
A visit to the North West Islands may give you the oppertunity to spot these rare breeding birds. They like to stay clse to the shore on small lochs and coasts, not far out and not always on land.
Did you know?
The females compete for nest sites and it is the males who incubate the eggs in this role reversal. Females are more brightly coloured.
When to see
They can be seen during breeding season, in the North and West Islands of Scotland. Although very rare, they also can be seen on migration on the east Coast.
Where to see
A visit to the North West Islands may give you the oppertunity to spot these rare breeding birds. They like to stay clse to the shore on small lochs and coasts, not far out and not always on land.
Did you know?
The females compete for nest sites and it is the males who incubate the eggs in this role reversal. Females are more brightly coloured.
When to see
They can be seen during breeding season, in the North and West Islands of Scotland. Although very rare, they also can be seen on migration on the east Coast.
Where to see
A visit to the North West Islands may give you the oppertunity to spot these rare breeding birds. They like to stay clse to the shore on small lochs and coasts, not far out and not always on land.
Did you know?
The females compete for nest sites and it is the males who incubate the eggs in this role reversal. Females are more brightly coloured.
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