Common Murre - Luke Merz
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Location

Robert Moses SP--Democrat Point
Suffolk, New York, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 40.6222222, -73.3058333
Age
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Sex
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Observation details

Rare, particularly onshore. Seen on drive on area, aprox. 300 yards from the outer beach access. Quite taken back by the birds presence, but immediately recognizable. Winter plumage. Large alcid with a long slender bill, black back, white underparts, dusky streaks on flanks. Clearly visible is dark stripe that extends from eye across white cheek.

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