Date: 1/24/25 8:52 pm From: sunny mar via groups.io <sunny.mar...> Subject: Re: [southbaybirds] Red-throated Loon at SCVWD -- status
Here may be a clue why the RTLO was dragging itself to the water with its
beak. These are some pics taken of the RTLO on the 21st. The whole time I
was there, the RTLO seemed to be favoring its foot and propped up in the
air.
On Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM Melissa Johnson via groups.io <mitzimelissa=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Hi SBB-ers,
> A few folks expressed concern to me today when I was at SCVWD, that the
> RTLO has been sitting on the island (mostly) for the past day or so. I
> watched it drag itself to the water using its beak, only to return to land
> a few moments later with no diving. I’ve called the numbers listed on
> SCVBA’s website for animal rescue, and one of them contacted SCVWD, who
> sent their biologist out to take a look. They agreed that this is unusual
> loon behavior, probably associated with "oiling" or an injury. The decision
> was to leave it be, for now, since it is still able to get into the water.
>
> If you see any significant deterioration or signs of distress, please call
> International Bird Rescue (707)456-4528 - they will reach back out to SCVWD
> to arrange an intervention.
> Fingers crossed that all goes well,
> -Melissa
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