Earlier this week, I teased a photo of a mystery bird — all feet, splash, and a swirl of water. The big reveal? It was, of course, a Grey Phalarope!
These pelagic Arctic-breeding waders are always a joy to see, and this one was no exception. This typically fearless individual spent a few days on the shallow margins of Rutland Water, and I couldn’t resist heading over for a closer look.
Over a couple of evenings, I found myself flat on my belly, in the cold mud, doing what wildlife photographers do best — getting uncomfortable for the sake of the shot! But it was so worth it. The phalarope was completely unbothered by my presence, spinning and pecking in the shallows just a few metres away, feeding happily on bloodworms and zebra mussels.
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