Pacific Loon - Keith Condon
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Location

Frank G. Bonelli RP/Puddingstone Reservoir and vicinity
Los Angeles, California, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 34.0870104, -117.8050125
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Found by Tom M. I was able to find it way out in the lake after a few minutes of searching. Showed the characteristic gray top of head and hind neck of the pacific, with a much smaller bill than a common. While I was watching it, at times the bird appeared to show a white patch on the flanks that is typically shown by arctic. The bill at times seemed bigger than what a Pacific should be and at times the head seemed to have a steep forehead. White spots on the wings seemed mostly confined to the anterior part of the back. Van P also has photos and video of this bird.

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