Common Loon - Standley Lake in Jeffco

[Donna Stumpp]

Saw an immature Common Loon on the south shore of Standley Lake about 10:30 this morning. It was a bit more to the east of the middle of the south shore, a few hundred yards out. Very surprising. See photo below clearly showing loon bill, white front and sides of neck and white under eye. Looking at the current locations of other Loons, it clearly was not Pacific or Arctic, and bill isn't fat enough for yellow-billed. Thus, Common immature.

Sure the lack of motor boats is contributing to the great birds we're seeing around and on the lake this year! Sounds like paddle-boarding and kayaking will start up sometime in July! Can't wait!

Donna Stumpp

Westminster, CO