okaugust Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 November 6, 2021 at Westport WA along the jetty. watching the King Tides yesterday, I saw this guy fly across my range of vision, can't believe I managed to even snap a photo as it went by as quick as could be. It landed and immediately dove, and even though I watched the area it went in for a good five minutes, I never did see it pop up again. I know it's a long shot, but wondering if anyone with a little more pelagic experience might be able to discern any traits that would help make an ID call. I'm leaning toward Common Murre, but would love any other opinions. May just not be able to make a final call. I promise all of my photos aren't this bad! LOL Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 3 hours ago, okaugust said: November 6, 2021 at Westport WA along the jetty. watching the King Tides yesterday, I saw this guy fly across my range of vision, can't believe I managed to even snap a photo as it went by as quick as could be. It landed and immediately dove, and even though I watched the area it went in for a good five minutes, I never did see it pop up again. I know it's a long shot, but wondering if anyone with a little more pelagic experience might be able to discern any traits that would help make an ID call. I'm leaning toward Common Murre, but would love any other opinions. May just not be able to make a final call. I promise all of my photos aren't this bad! LOL Thank you, I'd wager a guess, but I can't tell which way it's flying 😂 (nearly 0% alcid experience) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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neilpa Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I've got limited experience as well, but the plumage does look ok non-breeding Common Murre but I'm not sure how to separate from Marbled Murrelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Probably a COMU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okaugust Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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