[Birdnet] Yellow-billed Loon (yes!!) :)

[Edson Leite]

I figured that since most birds migrate during the night I still had a shot at the Yellow-billed Loon today. Beth and I once again arrived at Jordanelle Reservoir at 8pm. The wind was  howling and the rain was starting to come down. We went to the marina because I didn't think we would have a lot of time to hike down. After scanning the NE part of the reservoir for about 15mins. I spotted a loon near the NE shore it was working its way west. As soon as I got the scope on the bird it flew off. It flew right over us about 30ft above our heads. We had good looks at the bill. Then the bird headed East looked like it was going to land close to us in the water. But It turned north and gained a lot of altitude we lost sight of it going north over the mountains. That was around 8:20p.

Thanks to all for their postings and great directions.

Good Birding.

Beth and I are heading to SE AZ tomorrow night for Memorial day weekend. Hopefully we will get the Tuffed Flycatcher :D




Edson Leite
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