I went through more of the Common Loon photos that I have taken since the beginning of this month. I wanted to share more images of these beautiful birds. Earth Day seems as good as day as any to do just that.
Adult Common Loon wing flap
These images were selected because of poses, behaviors, and because quite simply, I liked them. I took full advantage of my time with the loons because I might not be blessed with opportunities like I have had again. Up until this spring my time with loons was limited or the loons I found were far away. It was such a gift to have loons as close as they were and most of the time, in great light.
I don’t regret a single photo I took even though it took me a long time to go through them all. I’m thoroughly delighted to have added these Common Loon images to my galleries.
Please click the first image in the gallery below to view them larger and you can scroll through them from there.
I will probably post more of the loon photos I have taken in the future. Hopefully warmer weather will return so I can get back out into the field. Photographing the other migrants that are arriving in northern Utah is high on my to do list. I am anxious to see and hear so many of them.
Adult Common Loon flapping its wings
These Common Loons certainly remind me that we need to take care of the land, water, and air on Earth Day.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Common Loon photos plus facts and information about this species.
*All of the photos were taken using my Nikon D500 with a Nikkor 500mm VR lens and a 1.4x teleconverter attached and mounted on my tripod. My ISO was 640, the aperture, exposure compensation and shutter speed varied.
Admittedly, I’m a wee bit jealous of Canadians for their “loonies” and “twonies” (and for affordable healthcare, but I digress…). 😉
Thank you. Such a dapper and stylish bird.
Great shots of one of my favourite species – thanks Mia!
These are beautiful! You have some of the crazy victory dance after the scuffle of the two loons . It has been so wonderful spending time with loons, I guess we are loony.
What a wonderful series of pics. How the movement of the Loon is also captured in its reflection is so interesting. Thanks Mia.
Beautiful set, Mia!
What an impressive grouping! You must have had a memorable and exciting time with them. I’ve never seen nor heard them in the wild but shots like these help me imagine them on a foggy morning. Thanks for sharing.