mfoster.vt Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Got this pic while on vacation in Maine a week ago. I thought I was just photographing another Black guillemot till I looked at the picture. Wish it was in better focus. Had I known, I would have attempted to get better pics (I was in a kayak at the time). I can't imagine this is anything but a young common loon, but the color pattern is like none I've seen before. Then again, I am not around loons all that much and am usually seeing adults or chicks when I am. Just want to confirm my impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psweet Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Looks like a molting Alcid to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psweet Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Given the location, I'd guess this is another Black Guillemot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Looks like a Black Guillemot to me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfoster.vt Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 Thanks for the help all. It sorta had a loon look to it, but the pattern was really throwing me for a loop. I have no idea what a Guillemot looks like as a juvenile, but will go on a quest now. Interesting looking bird but I wish the photo was sharper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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