Yellow-billed Loon Ouray County

[Don Marsh]

This morning a Yellow-billed Loon was found on Ridgway Reservoir.  It was seen swimming near two Common Loons, which made the identification easily;  it dwarfed the Common Loons.  I have been looking to find this species on Ridgway Reservoir since I moved to Colorado.  I believe this is a first county record.  Here is my eBird checklist: eBird Checklist - 2 Jan 2026 - Ridgway SP--Bay View Day Use Area - 6 species. 

Don Marsh

Ridgway, CO