It’s a Red-necked Phalarope! Birdwatchers flock to Zeeland

Hundreds of birdwatchers come to Zeeland to catch a glimpse of the rare Red-necked Phalarope or Asian Phalarope (Vanellus indicus).

Ecologist Erik Speksnijder reported the discovery, and word quickly spread among bird lovers about the bird’s discovery in the Oranjezon Nature Reserve.

Specksneider heard an unusual bird call but could not identify it. After consulting with his colleague Marcel Krutwijk, he learned that the visitor had been seen in the Netherlands and was a Red-necked Phalarope or Asian Phalarope.

“I have seen it in India, which is one of its habitats,” Klotwick told local broadcaster. sri lanka broadcasting co..

The following announcement was posted on the Bird Watch website Waarneming.nl, The men warned the local BOA that Zeeland was facing an invasion of birdwatchers and shared information about parking spots on a birdwatcher app.

On Wednesday night, about 233 people reported seeing the bird, while 56 people had reported seeing the bird so far Thursday.

The red-necked phalarope is found in Asia and the Middle East. Krutvik said its closest location is eastern Turkey. The bird was spotted once before, during a visit to the Wadden Islands of Texel and Ameland in 2019.

“They get lost from time to time,” Krutwick said.