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djleahy · Wednesday 14th February 2007, 02:19

With these colors and markings, I'm frustrated that I can't figure out what this guy is. A friend sent me these pictures from "an Oregon park" but left me no other information (neither when nor where) besides "not shy". A little help?

AlexC · Wednesday 14th February 2007, 02:25

This bird is a Pigeon Guillemot - an ocean bird, relative of puffins. Beautiful shots! Surprised that it wasn't seen by the oceanside (let alone in the ocean!) - or was it?

djleahy · Wednesday 14th February 2007, 02:33

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Originally Posted by overworkedirish

This bird is a Pigeon Guillemot - an ocean bird, relative of puffins. Beautiful shots! Surprised that it wasn't seen by the oceanside (let alone in the ocean!) - or was it?

Thanks, Alex! Very clearly so. I'm sure this was a rocky beach, my friend just failed to mention that point.

Guess I can't find my alcids with both hands and a flashlight!

AlexC · Wednesday 14th February 2007, 03:49

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Originally Posted by djleahy

Thanks, Alex! Very clearly so. I'm sure this was a rocky beach, my friend just failed to mention that point.

Guess I can't find my alcids with both hands and a flashlight!

Lol, no prob - just faulty batteries in your flashlight, that's all, right?

Wednesday 14th February 2007, 02:19	#1
djleahy aged corvid Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portola Valley, California Posts: 641 My location	striking bird from Oregon, USA With these colors and markings, I'm frustrated that I can't figure out what this guy is. A friend sent me these pictures from "an Oregon park" but left me no other information (neither when nor where) besides "not shy". A little help? Attached Thumbnails

Wednesday 14th February 2007, 02:25	#2
AlexC Opus Editor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 4,469 My location	This bird is a Pigeon Guillemot - an ocean bird, relative of puffins. Beautiful shots! Surprised that it wasn't seen by the oceanside (let alone in the ocean!) - or was it? __________________ --Alex (formerly 'overworkedirish') My Gallery \| My Life List of Life (updated 16 December 2010) Latest Lifer: Hudsonian Godwit (513 World, 461 ABA).
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