We ended our two-day trip to Gray’s Harbor with a stop at Tokeland in hopes of seeing the Godwits that had been reported. Nary a one was spotted, but this Common Loon
swam right up next to me on the boardwalk and proceeded to show off.
Couldn’t figure out exactly what it was doing since there wasn’t another loon in sight
but I was more than happy to capture my second unusual sequence
in a single day.
What a great way to wish the loons bon voyage until they return from their breeding grounds next Fall/Winter.
Lovely! I’ve still never seen or heard a loon. They are much more common in the central Adirondacks than where our cabin is.
I’ve only heard that call once or twice, and never on the Puget Sound or at the Ocean. Not sure what it signifies, but it’s thrilling to hear it live.
At first glance I thought, “Why did he shoot these in black and white?” Then I looked closer.
You didn’t notice the beautiful green collar where I worked so hard to bring out the color?
I did when I expanded them- it was the thumbnails in the WordPress Reader that threw me.
Wow! I’ve seen one at the Kingston ferry docks, but previous to that, only in very remote areas without people about. Of course he would show off for you.