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    I'm having a tought time matching this to the loons in Sibley. Any thoughts?

    Taken mid-May in Monterey Bay, CA

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    I think it is a Red-throated Loon.

    Bill

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    Red-throated. The light color, pale neck, fairly white face, head posture, and bill with a chisel shaped lower mandible all fit that species.

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    Beautiful species, it looks like a Red-Throated to me. Paul nailed the base field ID marks.

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    Funny how small distinctions seem obvious once they are pointed out to you
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