Yellow-billed Loon - Karen Henderson
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Contributor

Karen Henderson Media from this contributor

Date

Location

Hoonah Sound, Sitka US-AK (57.6021,-135.5749)
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, United States
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Map
Map Coordinates: 57.602081, -135.574868
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Single, juvenile loon near a large group of surf scoters by Emmons Island. Has a completely pale, yellowish bill with a pale neck and head. Distinguished from the Common Loon based on the bill (culmen straight and pale tip) and overall paler. Will post photos.

Technical information

Model
ILCE-7RM4A
Lens
E 150-500mm F5-6.7 A057
ISO
1000
Focal length
500 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/6.7
Shutter speed
1/1600 sec
Dimensions
3412 pixels x 1144 pixels
Original file size
1.82 MB