Red-necked Phalarope

Description:

Breeding plumage. Red on back of neck, brown mostly on upper parts with some gold color streaks. Flanks and breast also brown with white belly. Long thin bill.

Habitat:

This one was found in a marsh pond near the bay

Notes:

In SF bay these are considered rare, in the past there has been some off and on spottings. A few days ago the Dept of F&G did a count in Don Edwards Wildlife Perserve and came up with about 500 birds in the ponds.