Bob Hayes, Helen Wheelock, Gary Strauss and I birded the flats at
Cupsogue in suffolk co. today.
highlights of the 45 species seen there and about were Royal and Black
Tern, and several Red Knots.
Also present was a very oddly plumed Loon see
https://picasaweb.google.com/ArieGilbert1/LoonJuly192012
Structurally and plumage wise I felt that it may not have ben a COLO,
but possibly a Pacific Loon. Per Sibley , and Harrison, Pacific loon
does not have any white around the eye, as does this bird
Commentary from those more knowledgeable than myself is invited.
Arie Gilbert
North Babylon, NY
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