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Common loon [MichaelWarren.com]

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Posted May 31, 2024 | By Michael Warren

Common loon [MichaelWarren.com]

Common loon

The common loon is not common in Marion County but every so often one stops by for a visit. This one was spotted at Tuscawilla Park in May, sporting its snappy tuxedo-like breeding plumage. Its breeding grounds are far north of us in the northern U.S. and Canada.

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