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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

A Loon

We often seen Loons near the Alaska Ferry Terminal in Bellingham, Washington.  Sometiems one - sometimes two - though one time we saw several, which is unusual.


Can you see how tiny the loon looks next to that big ferry.

She had just come up from a dive - a lucky capture
Gotta love that camera and its magnificent zoom.  Canon PowerShot SX30IS
It can zoom up to 140X
So pretty when the sun comes out








One time we saw a loon at Squalicum Harbor




I have a stained glass loon in the dining room window.  This picture was taken on one of our rare snowy winter days a few years ago.  My SIL has excellent taste in picking gifts, wouldn't you say?
On a tree in our backyard - there are no loons here - really - none - but I love the sign.

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24 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Nice find on the loons!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  2. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Indeed the loon is so tiny and he is alone too. Great shots!

    Inviting you to join Water World Wednesday
    Kim,USA

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  3. HansHBMay 28, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Great serie of shots!

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  4. NancyMay 28, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    We saw loons when we vacationed in Minnesota one year -- such a beautiful bird.

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  5. TexWisGirlMay 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    they're such beautiful birds!

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  6. eileeninmdMay 28, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Love the loons, great sighting and photos.

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  7. mickMay 28, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Great photos of the loons on the beautiful blue water.

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  8. PatriceMay 28, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Love the pattern on his back!

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  9. Julie FukudaMay 28, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I have a Canon PowerShot G7 and it also contains lots of loon photos. Lake or bay, they add such beauty and I love their plaintive wail.

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  10. sweetbriardreamsMay 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    I love that sign. We have one near us saying ducks xing. xx

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  11. Kenneth Cole SchneiderMay 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    You obtained some very sharp closeups-- great camera work!

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  12. JeanneMay 28, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Exceptional photo's. I have a special fondness for Loons. The way they sit in the water, The sound of their call. Brings back many special memories of camping and boating up in Minnesota.

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  13. MaryMay 28, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Loons are wonderful, and these are such magnificent shots, JoAnn! :) Thank you so much for posting. I also love the way their babies ride on Mummy's back!

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  14. KarenMay 28, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Beautiful shots. I love the haunting call of loons on the lake at night.

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  15. Lina GustinaMay 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Great find. Wonderful shots of this lovely bird.

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2013/05/arriving-boat.html

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  16. greenthumbMay 28, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Such a pretty bird.

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  17. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    oh, love the sign! beautiful and exotic-looking bird.

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  18. Anni May 29, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    LOVE this series. Yes, that loon looks mighty small doesn't it? What a great perspective. And such a dapper 'dressed' loon. It looks like he's in formal wear. The stain glass is awesome.

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  19. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    I love loons. You captured some amazing photos. The cameras today with the extra zoom make us all birdy papparazi :)

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  20. CarlettaMay 29, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    They are quite handsome in their black and white formal wear! :)
    Love the stained glass. Bet that is pretty with the sun shining through.

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  21. GordonMay 29, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Love the Loons we don't get too many in the UK,
    Gordon.

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  22. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Great shots of the Loon. Great camera!

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  23. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Lovely shots! The stained glass is beautiful.

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  24. LisaMay 31, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    I've never understood the term crazy as a loon. I think they are adorable! And these look like they're wearing such cute black and white tuxedos! Great shots.
    Visiting from Water World Wednesday.

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