Date: 10/28/24 5:09 pm From: rattlesnake4873 via groups.io <Rattlesnake4873...> Subject: Re: [IBLE] YBLO - do not think we refound it afterall
There were two COLO at the dam when I was there this morning and
seen/verified by several good birders.
It was great to see you yesterday, Danette.
Dean Jones
Dean Jones
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On Mon, Oct 28, 2024 at 5:50 PM henderson.danette via groups.io <danette444=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Hi IBLERs,
> Hoping to prevent people from trying to hurry to see the YBLO. When
> looking at photos on the computer and zoomed in I think we were looking at
> a COLO. I think our confusion came from seeing a for-sure COLO on the far
> (west end) dam and when we found a second loon at the east end the sun had
> come out causing a beautiful golden hue on everything. This loon we thought
> was YBLO definitely had a lighter head and bill appeared yellow through
> scope and binos. I think this golden-glow fooled us in our excitement for
> such a great bird. Maybe the other 2 parties that were there have pictures
> that make the ID more clear and there was a YBLO. For now, I would say what
> we saw were 2 COLO in very different lighting.
>
> This is one of those humbling/learning experiences for me.
>
> Sorry if I made anyone brave the I84 traffic.
>
> Danette Henderson
> Boise
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