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Post by paulos on Sept 25, 2020 10:01:59 GMT -8
I encountered a strange loon on Kootenay Lake this week. I suspect a bird that has partially molted into its winter plumage (possibly Pacific). Here's a link to my ebird entry with some blurry photos (and a poor sketch). Any thoughts?
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Post by Gord on Sept 25, 2020 11:18:42 GMT -8
Paul, my first thought when seeing your photos was Pacific Loon. Not expected in your neck of the woods?
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Post by Ben on Sept 25, 2020 11:59:05 GMT -8
Looks like a chickadee's head on a loon to me  Some of the images look like a quite different from each other... Which is more accurate? The browner, or black and white head? |
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Post by paulos on Sept 25, 2020 13:03:19 GMT -8
Hey Jon, the Black and White is more accurate (or dark gray and white). Discoloration is one thing that comes from not using a real camera.
Gord, we seem to get a few in the region in the fall and winter. This would be my first, if it's a Pacific.
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Post by paulos on Sept 25, 2020 16:47:02 GMT -8
Looks like a chickadee's head on a loon to me That's it! Probably a hybrid! |
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Post by paulos on Sept 26, 2020 5:43:45 GMT -8
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