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skywatcher
 Post subject: Loon or Merganser?
PostPosted: Apr 09 7:31 pm 
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We saw this bird off Esquimalt Lagoon. My first thought was a loon but then I wondered whether it was a merganser.

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=ced28252 ... DD75%21208

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Canonshooterman
 Post subject: Re: Loon or Merganser?
PostPosted: Apr 09 7:39 pm 
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I think a Red-breasted Merganser.

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skywatcher
 Post subject: Re: Loon or Merganser?
PostPosted: Apr 09 9:13 pm 
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Thank you.

Love your album.... wonderful shots.
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