Mike Wolfe reports the continuing adult Pacific Loon from the north end of Boonton Reservoir this morning. There were also approximately 5 Common Loons present, as well.
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Is the Pacific Loon in breeding plumage? I saw several common loons from a distance in breeding plumage, but only one immature /winter plumage bird.. Very distance looks. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Travis – The Pacific Loon (PALO) in is basic plumage. As the 6th edition of Nat’l Geo states: sharp and even division between front and rear of neck. This PALO has a chin strap but that feature may be difficult to see from a distance. Here are two photos of the Boonton PALO. They are distant but the best I could do. Yes there at least 4 Common Loons at the reservoir, one is in alternate (breeding) plumage.
Adult PALO at Boonton Reservoir, Mar. 17, 2013
Adult PALO at Boonton Reservoir, Mar. 19, 2013
Awesome. Thank you for the quick response. I am fairly certain that I saw the PALO this afternoon around 3:30 towards the SE part of the resevoire. Cheers.