I got very good looks at the Pacific Loon today, May 29, from about 10:45 to 11:30 in the Tidal Basin, DC. I first saw it at about parking area 6; it then moved toward the 14th St. Bridge, diving and coming up about every 20-30 seconds as it moved along near the seawall. I kept close to it by walking along at a leisurely pace. Many times I was within a few feet of it, the same experience as other birders have reported. Steve Cordle Tuesday morning number: (703) 243-4034