We also tallied some five species of grebe (including Clark's and Horned), plus Redhead, Canvasbacks, Ross's Goose, California Gulls and 4 Greater Scaup just below Parker Dam.
Yellow-billed Loon - upper three shots. Very distant, seen from Arizona but in California waters when these shots were taken. Found late in the day, around 5:30 pm, when we'd just about set sail for home.
Red-throated Loon - distant record shot taken from Site Six. This bird is in California waters with the CA shore in the background.
Common Loon - this worn and rather pale-billed Common Loon was a point of discussion in the middle of the day. Eventually gave itself up and revealed a dark culman and bill tip. A further eight or so Common Loons were seen during the day.
An essential online reference for birding this area has been written by Mark Stevenson -
Birding Arizona's West Coast.
An essential online reference for birding this area has been written by Mark Stevenson -
Birding Arizona's West Coast.