[Tweeters] Five Loon Day

[Justin Bajema via Tweeters]

About a month ago I saw four loon species (Common, Pacific, Red-throated,
and Yellow-billed) in Blaine one morning. It seemed like that was probably
the most loon species I’d ever see in one day and I was happy with that.
Then several days ago, the Arctic Loon was found at the Port Angeles
waterfront. That got my wheels turning.

So I woke up early this morning to catch the first ferry. Once in Port
Angeles I joined a number of other birders in trying to locate the Arctic
Loon. After spending some time searching we located the bird fairly far
out. But after some time, it passed pretty close in front of us all and we
got great looks at it. In addition to the Arctic Loon, there were quite a
few Common Loons as well as a few Red-throated Loons.

That left me with just Pacific and Yellow-billed, so I headed off to
Blaine. After a long drive I made it to Blaine and headed out onto the
pier. For a while it looked like it was all Common Loons, but I got good
looks at a Pacific and then a couple quick looks at the Yellow-billed just
before it dove. The day was a success and a fun way to start the year!

- Justin
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