How to identify
These small, delicate waders are adapted well to spending a lot of time on water. Unlike other waders, Phalaropes have lobed toes which enable them to swim strongly when on pools or out at sea. They spend most of their time in the water but can also run about on land. The duller coloured male looks after the eggs and young after laying. As a rare UK breeding species, it's a Red List bird. They're listed under Schedule 1 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act.Key
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