[gdecamp]

Taken this morning in Murrells Inlet, SC

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[Butlerkid]

Nice! Is this a juvie that will mature to the familiar black and white coloring? Or a different species?

 

[gdecamp]

I think a different breed, this is a a Common Loon but we don't see them all the time so not sure about mating colors etc.

 

[Butlerkid]

I think a different breed, this is a a Common Loon but we don't see them all the time so not sure about mating colors etc.

Thanks, George. Loons are on my bucket list! I think this is a common loon in winter coloring. I found this on the internet:

Where to Find Loons: On a North Woods lake in summer, loons stick out conspicuously as large, tuxedoed birds swimming about in the middle of the lake. They can be very vocal and easy to locate, as the yodeling of one loon will often elicit a chorus response from other loons in the area. In winter, loons adopt a much quieter profile along coastal waters, wearing drab, gray plumage. They typically stay close to shore, though, so a scan out to sea with your binoculars will often reveal loons hidden among the waves.

 

[gdecamp]

Thanks, George. Loons are on my bucket list! I think this is a common loon in winter coloring. I found this on the internet:

Where to Find Loons: On a North Woods lake in summer, loons stick out conspicuously as large, tuxedoed birds swimming about in the middle of the lake. They can be very vocal and easy to locate, as the yodeling of one loon will often elicit a chorus response from other loons in the area. In winter, loons adopt a much quieter profile along coastal waters, wearing drab, gray plumage. They typically stay close to shore, though, so a scan out to sea with your binoculars will often reveal loons hidden among the waves.

Thank you!!

 

[Butlerkid]

I really enjoyed my visit to your website, George! I especially liked #7, 23 and 25 in the British Columbia gallery!

 

[ChrisSinSeattle]

George, Great capture

Chris S.

 

[gdecamp]

I really enjoyed my visit to your website, George! I especially liked #7, 23 and 25 in the British Columbia gallery!

Thank you that's so nice of you! I have to update the website one day sheesh! Most everything is just on Facebook these days!

 

[gdecamp]

George, Great capture

Chris S.

Thanks very much Chris!

 

[Ralph]

Taken this morning in Murrells Inlet, SC
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Nice George

 

[gdecamp]

Thanks very m

Nice George

Thanks very much!

 

[NorthernFocus]

Nice shot, George. I had no idea they rummaged around on the bottom. You reckon that's a softshell crab? The legs look rather limp.

 

[gdecamp]

Nice shot, George. I had no idea they rummaged around on the bottom. You reckon that's a softshell crab? The legs look rather limp.

Thanks! Yes it was a softshell, I have other images with the claws but the bird facing away so used this one!