I saw a gorgeous alternate plumage Common Loon at Marston Reservoir 7/11, saturday. This is Denver county. What's with the Loons at Marston this summer?
Now there was a different molting, plumage bird at Marston. It looked sizewise like a Red-throated loon, with alot of white on the flanks. The bill was small and turned up slightly. The bird had so much light brownish coloration interspersed with alot of white streaking and white PATCHES. The sides of the head were white, with the nape being light brown. I could not deffinately tell for sure what this bird was. I'm thinking Red-throated Loon, but I have never seen one, this time of year, with this wacky looking plumage. Both birds were seen from Bow Mar Dr. I'd appreciate any other opinions on this strange looking bird. I leave right now for Fraser, and won't be back until monday. I hope the bird stays around. I am guessing the rain last evening may have brought these birds down to the lake. Happy Birding! Tina Jones Littleton, Jefferson County, CO --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
