Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
This Common Loon surprised me when it surfaced and began taking flght across my bow. I did not see the leg band untill reviewing the images
For a long time I did not like seeing these gaudy bands on loons. But the *only* way biologists can identify *any* animal as a specific individual is by marking it in some way. I love watching and photovideoing loons.. When resting, banded or not, loons sometimes raise a leg up and wag/wave or shake it. These color bands have a big advantage over aluminum band/rings; they allow the biologists to identify individuals from quite long distances with binoculars.
Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
This Common Loon surprised me when it surfaced and began taking flght across my bow. I did not see the leg band untill reviewing the images
For a long time I did not like seeing these gaudy bands on loons. But the *only* way biologists can identify *any* animal as a specific individual is by marking it in some way. I love watching and photovideoing loons.. When resting, banded or not, loons sometimes raise a leg up and wag/wave or shake it. These color bands have a big advantage over aluminum band/rings; they allow the biologists to identify individuals from quite long distances with binoculars.
Sep 08, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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