Phil Roberts and I found a winter
plumaged Red-necked Phalaropes on some flooded Sabkha in Jubail in early
September. Unfortunately, photos were not easy and I only managed to get a
single flight shot that turned into a bit of a mystery photo as its head and
most of its bill are hidden. This is the fifth year in a row that we have seen
the species in Jubail with recent sightings in February, May, June, August,
September and October. This area is undoubtedly the best location for seeing
the species in the Eastern Province of the country.
