Re: MCC/MOS Outerbanks Trip (Arctic Loon?)
Howard Lefkowitz (howie@his.com)
Tue, 20 Jan 1998 10:56:50 -0500
No I mean Arctic. AND Unprecedented is a good word. We were looking for a
reported Red-Throated Loon when Frank Witebsky (the trip leader) spotted this
unusual looking bird. It had a straight dagger like bill which it held
horizontally. There was considerable white on the neck. However, the real
mark was the large white patch on the flanks which were very apparent with the
bird just sitting on the water and when it dived. I had a copy of Seabirds
and you could have photographed the Loon and replaced the picture in the guide.
Frank initially called the bird an Arctic and then followed considerable
discussion and argument for the next 10 or 15 minutes among the 12 or so
birders. However, when we checked Seabirds everyone agreed that was what we
were watching. I also checked Petersons Western Birds and also the Peterson CD
Rom (that evening) both of which confirmed, at least in my mind, we had indeed
found an Arctic Loon.
> Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 21:35:03 -0500
> To: mdosprey@ARI.Net
> From: Phil Davis <pdavis@ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: Re: MCC/MOS Outerbanks Trip (Arctic Loon?)
> Reply-to: mdosprey@ARI.Net
> Howard -
>
> Do mean Pacific Loon, rather than Arctic Loon ??? The later would be
> unprecedented .... ???
>
> Phil
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>
> At 09:21 PM 01/19/1998 -0500, you wrote:
> >Just returned from the North Carolina Outerbanks birding trip. The results
> >were so outstanding I thought I would let the group know. Some of the
> >high lights included:
> > Arctic Loon
> > Cinnamon Teal
> > Merlin
> > Iceland Gull
> > Painted Bunting 2 males and 3 females.
> >I think everyone on the trip got at least one life bird.
> > Howard
> >
> >
> >
>
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