November 30, 2015
Richard Stevens:
While out doing chores, I managed to get to Cherry Creek Reservoir (Arapahoe County) around 3:00 pm. Winds were 8 mph; temperature was 27 degrees.
Eventually I did find the Red-throated Loon reported this morning by Karl Stecher. I also found a Pacific Loon, Common Loon & 12+ Bonaparte's Gulls.
The Pacific Loon used up a good 30 minutes of the daylight. It would dive for almost a minute and come up for only a count of two or three, then dive again. Finally, it surfaced and stretched its wings. When it rose out of the water, I clearly saw a chinstrap (dark necklace).
The Red-throated Loon was not found until after sunset. The raised bill and whitish face being unmistakable.
Richard Stevens:
While out doing chores, I managed to get to Cherry Creek Reservoir (Arapahoe County) around 3:00 pm. Winds were 8 mph; temperature was 27 degrees.
Eventually I did find the Red-throated Loon reported this morning by Karl Stecher. I also found a Pacific Loon, Common Loon & 12+ Bonaparte's Gulls.
The Pacific Loon used up a good 30 minutes of the daylight. It would dive for almost a minute and come up for only a count of two or three, then dive again. Finally, it surfaced and stretched its wings. When it rose out of the water, I clearly saw a chinstrap (dark necklace).
The Red-throated Loon was not found until after sunset. The raised bill and whitish face being unmistakable.
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