Category Archives: loons

The Walking Loon

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

New It sounds like the name of a micro-brew beer or a smaller wineries label, but it is actually something that grudgingly happens in nature. You see, loons aren’t really made to walk. Their build… not designed for walking. Ponderous … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #55: The Red-throated Loon rises

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

It was a grey and foggy day. Not so distant shores were hidden by the thick, low lying vapors. The birds were thick, as the winter migrants were making their presence known on the bay, and settled in for the … Continue reading →

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Birds of Tomales Bay: The Common Loon: A video

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

The Common Loon. I see these birds often, as I kayak along Tomales Bay and the Point Reyes National Seashore, and I am always sure to tell them, “There’s nothing common about you.” They are a fun bird to watch … Continue reading →

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