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Wilson's Phalarope

© Gary Witte

Wilson's Phalarope

Uploaded: May 03, 2013

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The Wilson's Phalarope is a very interesting bird. The female (pictured) is larger than the male and is more colorful during the mating season. The female also courts the male. The female leaves the nest after laying the eggs and leaves the rest of the work to the male.
This photo was taken in the Black Hawk Wildlife Refuge near Lake View, Iowa. My research indicated that this bird is not often seen in our state so I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph it.
F6.3 1/400sec ISO 500 400mm

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

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