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Arctic & Common Loon
IanF

Arctic & Common Loon (Gavia arctica, Gavia immer)

For three days this pair were in the marina at the same time. Initially just checking each other out occasionally but by the third day they were inseparable. No sign of either though yesterday.
Location
Jacksons Landing, Hartlepool. UK
Date taken
1st February 2010
Scientific name
Gavia arctica, Gavia immer
Equipment used
Canon 7D + Canon 400mm f5,6
A great catch,Ian!! So very different compared to their breeding colours.. Nice and interesting shot. Thanks. :t:
 
:eek!: Unbelievable, Ian, it's super to have a photograph of each one... but together, WOW!!!! o:) This would make any Diver lover very happy!!! ;) Wonderful and peerless shot!!! :clap: :clap:
 
Well MC, here is a Diver lover who is completely blown away by this shot! :eek!: :eek!: Superb in any way, Ian!! :clap: :clap:
 
An excellent capture of these two, Ian.

JSD

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