Even though I'm always hoping to find something good during poor migration conditions, I was happily surprised to find a
Red-necked Phalarope at the flooded fields by Green Pond this afternoon. The bird spent much of its time behind 'the island'. It eventually wandered around to the left (east) side of the flooded area and got close enough to allow me to get some photos of this breeding-plumaged female despite the dreary conditions.
Red-necked Phalarope at the flooded fields by Green Pond, Northampton County.
This cooperative Spotted Sandpiper was one of several there in addition to a Lesser Yellowlegs and about a dozen Least Sandpipers.
Spotted Sandpiper at the flooded fields by Green Pond, Northampton County.
An American Black Duck and a Great Egret were also there.
To view a map of the area, go to my
Eastern PA Birding website and click on the 'Site Guide to Green Pond and the Flooded Fields'.
