Loons

dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
edited November 22, 2008 in Wildlife
So y'al know about my Knotaloon jokes, but that is because I love loons.:lust At least I think I would if I could ever get to see them face to face in the wild. That said, do any of you know where I might find them. :scratch Obviously, I would prefer the shortest distance of travel. Are there any loons in AZ? :dunno
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  • CatoCato Registered Users Posts: 287 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    dlplumer wrote:
    Are there any loons in AZ? ne_nau.gif

    Look in the mirror?


    j/k rolleyes1.gif

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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    Cato wrote:
    Look in the mirror?


    j/k rolleyes1.gif

    (sorry, I just had to!)

    rolleyes1.gif I guess I did set myself up for that rolleyes1.gif
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  • CatoCato Registered Users Posts: 287 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    On a more serious note, according to Wikipedia, there are indeed loons in AZ:
    Red-throated Loon,
    Pacific Loon,
    Common Loon,
    Yellow-billed Loon

    Unfortunately, the article did not state where they are located in AZ.
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    4.jpg

    LA isn't that far! wings.gif
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    Cato wrote:
    On a more serious note, according to Wikipedia, there are indeed loons in AZ:
    Red-throated Loon,
    Pacific Loon,
    Common Loon,
    Yellow-billed Loon

    Unfortunately, the article did not state where they are located in AZ.

    I know I've been looking. Thanks Cato. Let me know if you figure out where and when.thumb.gif
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  • spechtalspechtal Registered Users Posts: 344 Major grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    Sorry can't help you with Arizonane_nau.gif ...but there are loons in Alberta in the summer rolleyes1.gif
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2008
    spechtal wrote:
    Sorry can't help you with Arizonane_nau.gif ...but there are loons in Alberta in the summer rolleyes1.gif

    If I have to go to Alberta to find loons, I will go. I must be loony :ivar
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  • tonichelletonichelle Registered Users Posts: 144 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2008
    We've got 'em in Alaska!

    never been to Arizona, so I can't be of any help

    maybe find a bird watching group online that has knowledge of AZ and ask there? ne_nau.gif
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  • roentarreroentarre Registered Users Posts: 497 Major grins
    edited November 21, 2008
    Truely stunning work here! clap.gif
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2008
    roentarre wrote:
    Truely stunning work here! clap.gif

    Which one did you like best?
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  • 4Mallko4Mallko Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited November 22, 2008
    Hi Dan

    I used to live in Arizona but I can't ever recall any loons there (out in the wild that is - I lived in Phoenix but those aren't the kind you are looking for).

    According to Sibley's you should have the Common Loon migrating through with an occasional Pacific Loon (rare) or Yellow-billed Loon (rarer still).

    Like was previously suggested, follow the birding reports for Arizona and surrounding states. Local birders are always a good source for anything unusual flying through.

    This link should be a good place to start......

    Postings from the Arizona - New Mexico Birding List

    For a sure opportunity a vacation in Canada in the summer or a trip to Rocky Point in winter are your best bets.

    Hope this helps.
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2008
    4Mallko wrote:
    Hi Dan

    I used to live in Arizona but I can't ever recall any loons there (out in the wild that is - I lived in Phoenix but those aren't the kind you are looking for).

    According to Sibley's you should have the Common Loon migrating through with an occasional Pacific Loon (rare) or Yellow-billed Loon (rarer still).

    Like was previously suggested, follow the birding reports for Arizona and surrounding states. Local birders are always a good source for anything unusual flying through.

    This link should be a good place to start......

    Postings from the Arizona - New Mexico Birding List



    Hope this helps.

    Thanks you so much Kevin. I'm clearly not a birder, but I do love bird photos. The Sweetwater Wetlands is posted on that site, and I had just discovered it. People are always inviting me to Rocky Point, and I had no interest. Maybe I'll go to see loons. More likely, a trip to Alberta might be in my future. wings.gif



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