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Common Loon
Gavia immer
37.8627, -122.318
Field Notes
Description:
Non-breeding plumage, winter migrant. <br>
Dark grey to black on back and white from chin to underside. White band across front of neck. Thick, long pointed bill. The bird can stay a long time under water.
Habitat:
These birds were spotted in the bay.
Notes:
As seen in one of the images they can go all the way to the bottom to grab a crab. The crab had no legs when it came up so I believe the legs are removed by the bird while still coming up.
Also spotted near piers and docks probably waiting for fisherman to drop bait fish.
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