12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Breeding Plumage Common Loon
Most loons that are seen in Northwest Washington are in winter plumage. However, this loon was a little late in changing plumage , giving me an opportunity to nice shot of a summer plumage bird in the fall, when many Common Loons are in the process of changing into there winter look.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2014 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2014 |
| Photo Location: | Blaine, Washington, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D800 |
| Copyright: | © Ken Salzman |