Morgan Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Hi all, Going through some photos from today. This looks a little different than the RT Loons I saw - could this be pacific? Maybe? thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I saw my first Pacific today. This is a Red-throated with the thin, upturned bill, and grayish coloration. Pacific Loons have a contrasting, straight neck border, like certain ages (don’t know exactly, presumably adults) of red-throated loons. They have more black than white on the neck, while Red-throated has more white than black (I hope I didn’t switch those around). Also, if you see a chinstrap, it’s a Pacific. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, Avery said: I saw my first Pacific today. This is a Red-throated with the thin, upturned bill, and grayish coloration. Pacific Loons have a contrasting, straight neck border, like certain ages (don’t know exactly, presumably adults) of red-throated loons. They have more black than white on the neck, while Red-throated has more white than black (I hope I didn’t switch those around). Also, if you see a chinstrap, it’s a Pacific. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 ok, thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 16 minutes ago, Morgan said: Hi all, Going through some photos from today. This looks a little different than the RT Loons I saw - could this be pacific? Maybe? thx I want to add that this is an awesome shot! Somehow both the scoter and loon are pretty much in focus! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Were you taking a photo of the loon and the scoter came by or the other way around? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Nope, scoter, then I was like, hey - wait?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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