Common Loon molting into breeding plumage (Gavia immer)
Had to have help identifying this one. Was a little surprised to learn that this was a loon, since we found him on the gulf. Would have expected him to be on fresh water. This bird was huge! Body size was similar to that of a pelican & much larger than a cormorant or an anhinga. He didn't have any buddies with him. Taken on the Florida gulf near Palmetto on 2/27/07 by Jenny Jackson.
Common Loon molting into breeding plumage (Gavia immer)
Had to have help identifying this one. Was a little surprised to learn that this was a loon, since we found him on the gulf. Would have expected him to be on fresh water. This bird was huge! Body size was similar to that of a pelican & much larger than a cormorant or an anhinga. He didn't have any buddies with him. Taken on the Florida gulf near Palmetto on 2/27/07 by Jenny Jackson.