Howdy All,

I left work early yesterday afternoon and arrived at Buck Creek SP
between 5:30 and 5:45 pm.  The Red Phalarope was still present where it
was last reported by Brian Menker.  It was at the very north end of the
beach beyond where the walkway ends.  It was first in a small cove in
the rocky shoreline where the drainage ditch ends and empties into the
lake.  It was just beyond the disabled buoy behind some bushes that
obscure one's view from the south of this small area.  By standing
quietly and not moving I was able to get very close looks at this Red
Phalarope as it picked among the rocks in the small inlet.  Some people
showed up to fish nearby causing the bird to fly a short distance to the
north end of the beach.  Again, along the beach as this bird swam and
fed in the water, I was able to study it closely by standing quietly and
moving very little and slowly.  I will post some digiscoped photos as
well as SLR photos of it swimming in the water and feeding.  Thanks to
Brain Menker and Bill Whan for sharing the information about this bird.
There may have been other posts since mid-afternoon yesterday about this
bird, but I did not see them before I left work.

Jay

 

Jay G. Lehman

Cincinnati, Oh

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