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I was fortunate this summer to be able to photograph two species of Loons. One was my usual work with common loons in the Adirondack mountains of upstate NY. But I was also able to photograph Red-throated loons in breeding plumage on nesting habitat as well. Special experience.
I'll split into two posts. Common Loons (Gavia immer) here and Red-throated in the next.
Comments and critiques welcome.
Bruce

1. Common Loon and Chick in the morning fog.

Canon EOS R5 EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens 420mm f/5.0 1/1250s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV

2. The Good Life

Canon EOS R3 RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens 500mm f/8.0 1/800s 640 ISO 0.0 EV

3. Common Loon Chick feeding

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4. Common Loon Breakfast in Bed

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5. Common Loon Chicks peeking from underwing

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6. Yawning Common Loon Chick

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7. Big fish for little bird

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8. Peaceful Common Loon Morning

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9. Sibling Common Loons

Canon EOS R3 RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens 363mm f/6.3 1/1250s 640 ISO 0.0 EV

10. Common Loon in foggy sunrise

Canon EOS R5 RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens 428mm f/6.3 1/2000s 2500 ISO 0.0 EV

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Sep 02, 2023 at 07:18 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Two Loon Species

These are off the chart good, and the intimate moments of loon parenting should be in a husbandry text book. Just awesome, thanks for sharing, great work!
Eric

Sep 02, 2023 at 07:23 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Two Loon Species

And a set of Red-throated Loons (Gavia stellata)

11. Red-throated Loon

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12. Red-throated Loon landing

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13. Red-throated Loon with Chick

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14. Red-throated Loon chick

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15. Red-throated Loon with chick

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16. Red-throated Loon chick begging

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17. Red-throated Loon flapping

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18. Red-throated Loon landing

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19. Red-throated Loon landing

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Sep 02, 2023 at 07:24 AM

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Erictator wrote:
These are off the chart good, and the intimate moments of loon parenting should be in a husbandry text book. Just awesome, thanks for sharing, great work!
Eric

Thank you very much Eric. You commented before I got the Red-throated photos posted in the thread. Hope you get to see them.
Bruce

Sep 02, 2023 at 07:27 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Two Loon Species

Oh yes, and the same workmanship and appeal applies here. What a unique opportunity to have both. Very cool indeed. 😎 I'm always intrigued by variations yet similar behavioral traits.
Eric

Sep 02, 2023 at 07:33 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Two Loon Species

A delight to view Bruce. I love all the interaction

Morris

Sep 02, 2023 at 08:12 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Two Loon Species

This is an amazing set of images... Your work with the common loons is top notch. The many photos of chick riding a parent, as well as chicks being fed make this set special.
I am curious... did you shoot the Red-throated loons in Adirondacks as well? I thought that they breed in the arctic... regardless, you definitely made the most of your opportunity.

bruce

Sep 02, 2023 at 08:33 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Two Loon Species

Erictator wrote:
Oh yes, and the same workmanship and appeal applies here. What a unique opportunity to have both. Very cool indeed. 😎 I'm always intrigued by variations yet similar behavioral traits.
Eric

Yes, it was fascinating to see the similarities and differences in behavior.
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morris wrote:
A delight to view Bruce. I love all the interaction

Morris

I love to watch all the interactions too! Often, I find myself ignoring the camera just to watch. Appreciate the commment. BTW, I was able to spend an evening/AM on your Nickerson Beach this summer too - always enjoy seeing your work from there.
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OwlsEyes wrote:
This is an amazing set of images... Your work with the common loons is top notch. The many photos of chick riding a parent, as well as chicks being fed make this set special.
I am curious... did you shoot the Red-throated loons in Adirondacks as well? I thought that they breed in the arctic... regardless, you definitely made the most of your opportunity.

bruce

I appreciate your kind words. I photographed the Red-throateds in Iceland.
Bruce (too)

Sep 02, 2023 at 10:38 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Two Loon Species

Excellent work on these,Bruce.

Sep 02, 2023 at 11:08 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Two Loon Species

Top notch work, what an excellent set of images!!

Sep 02, 2023 at 11:33 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Two Loon Species

Bruce,

Both sequences are magnificent, well done

Chris S.

Sep 02, 2023 at 12:16 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Two Loon Species

These are wonderful. Never seen loons like the second set. Pretty!

Sep 02, 2023 at 01:19 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Two Loon Species

What beautiful quality images. Vey nice work.

Gord

Sep 02, 2023 at 04:34 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Two Loon Species

simply marvelous. How did you get such low angles at close proximity. I know it is extremely difficult to get close to the red throated loons.

Sep 02, 2023 at 06:08 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Two Loon Species

Great set of images. I was also going to ask what position you were in to take them.

Sep 02, 2023 at 06:56 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Two Loon Species

Beautiful images, especially the common loons. Your love for them shows in these images!

Bob

Sep 02, 2023 at 08:01 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Two Loon Species

Beautiful post, Bruce.

You had great subjects and elements to work with. I like your compositions and use / management of light in all of these.

TFS

Kim

Sep 03, 2023 at 03:09 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Two Loon Species

Beautiful shots ! I hope someday to get images like yours ! On my bucket list for sure.

John

Sep 03, 2023 at 04:35 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Two Loon Species

These are absolutely wonderful, Bruce!
Douglas

Sep 03, 2023 at 06:22 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Two Loon Species

psharvic wrote:
Excellent work on these,Bruce.

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louie champan wrote:
Top notch work, what an excellent set of images!!

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csinseattle wrote:
Bruce,

Both sequences are magnificent, well done

Chris S.

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Tyr-Sog wrote:
These are wonderful. Never seen loons like the second set. Pretty!

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gcooke0522 wrote:
What beautiful quality images. Vey nice work.

Gord

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Bobg657 wrote:
Beautiful images, especially the common loons. Your love for them shows in these images!

Bob

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wonderer wrote:
Beautiful post, Bruce.

You had great subjects and elements to work with. I like your compositions and use / management of light in all of these.

TFS

Kim

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johnohio wrote:
Beautiful shots ! I hope someday to get images like yours ! On my bucket list for sure.

John

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douter wrote:
These are absolutely wonderful, Bruce!
Douglas

I very much appreciate these generous comments from all of you. Thanks for taking your time to look and comment.

Sep 03, 2023 at 06:37 AM

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