Monday, September 15, 2008 - Even more Padjelanta
 Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus)
This Phalarope and its mate were found in a small pool near Staloluokta June 14. The evening before we saw at least 40 at long distance congregating in the middle of lake Virihaure. A week later we found the male in the same pool and after a bit of searching also a nest with four eggs. A couple of days later the nest was empty but for some shell fragments. Probably Red Fox, Hooded Crow or Long-tailed Skua had found the nest. Since the population of Norway Lemming crashed earlier in the spring these species relied heavily on egg stealing for survival.
 C ringing a Crow (Corvus corone cornix), Staloluokta 2008-06-15
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - Phalarope |
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Hi: This Phalarope looks fantastic bird! I never have seen before one in South Of Spain! Regrads
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