Photo of Animalia: Red-throated Loon (species: Gavia stellata)

Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata)

© Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith

This is the "common" loon up in Nome, Alaska during the June nesting season. It seems that every kettle pond has a stunning pair of these divers.

Photo taken on 14 Jun 2012

Photograph location coordinates are 64.49956:-165.4047.