Seahorse Surprise at Fort De Soto
January 4, 2017 - We walked a bit to approach it, and it turned out to be a Common Loon.... Read more
Common Loon
 | Normally I hang out in places like Maine and Alaska, but you may be surprised to find me off the beach of Florida too. My beak is probably the feature that most distinguishes me from other offshore birds. Most Likely Found: At the beach When: Winter Where I've photographed: Fort De Soto, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Read more: Common Loon at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ebird: Common Loon eBird range |
I have written 3 posts including a photo of a Common Loon
Good Birds, Bad Light at Merritt Island NWR
January 23, 2015 - Michael showed me the pier on the other side of the bridge, and there were some Common Loons in the surf.... Read more
Looney Tunes
March 12, 2012 - I saw my first-ever loon yesterday at Fort De Soto. I'm pretty sure he's a Common Loon. He was swimming not too far from shore along the North Beach. I had been thinking how neat it would be to see a loon, then I looked up, and there one was! …... Read more