I saw this bird in the middle of the afternoon on 2017-11-22 at Moss Landing Harbor (15 miles North of Monterey, California). It was sitting on the sand and I suspect it was injured. I'm guessing its a loon, but I've never seen one out of the water. Maybe a Common Loon or a Pacific Loon?
I'd be grateful for help identifying it.
I'd be grateful for help identifying it.