ML55286611

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

The imbedded photos are at the limit for cropping and light angle was generally not the best. They were taken in the early afternoon when heat waves were noticeable. What drew my attention initially at 11:30 AM that this was a small loon with a small bill often held at a tilted angle. The face was mostly white and some of the images show that the eye was completely within the white area. Extensive white was seen at the waterline on the sides and flanks. These features were repeatedly observed through a 20x spotting scope. The observed features are those expected for a Red-throated Loon not in breeding plumage, and inconsistent with a Pacific Loon. Photos were taken with an EOS D7 Mark ii camera with a 100-400 mm lens. Six other observers viewed the loon and agreed with the identification.

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Lens

EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

ISO

100

Focal length

371 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/6.7

Shutter speed

1/750 sec

Dimensions

401 pixels x 316 pixels

Original file size

50.11 KB