Female Wilson's Phalarope in breeding plumage.

Phalaropes exhibit reverse sexual dimorphism--the female has the brighter plumage.

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A Wilson's Phalarope found its way to Massachusetts. This western bird is a large sandpiper with very interesting behavior and characters. Look it up!

According to the range map for the Wilson's Phalarope, this bird doesn't exist. Yet here it is at Allens Pond in Westport, MA.

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I'm ready for the weekend. Let's get out of here!
Apr 2025 / Southern California
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And another cracking American wader on another cracking northwest @RSPBEngland reserve. Gorgeous juvenile #WilsonsPhalarope @RSPB_Ribble #Marshside this evening. #waders #shorebirds @waderquest