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Red-throated Divers (Red-throated Loons)

 
Sindri ­ Skulason
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Sep 30, 2010 18:17 |  #1

Hi all

Here are a few shots of Red-throated Divers (Loons) from this summer. Please feel free to comment (C&C).

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Sep 30, 2010 18:45 |  #2

Stunning images Sindri! Every one a beauty!


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Sep 30, 2010 18:53 |  #3

Unbelievably good shots, Sindri. Beautiful bird.


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Sep 30, 2010 18:56 |  #4

amazing!


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Sep 30, 2010 18:57 as a reply to  @ sparker1's post |  #5

Absolutely amazing shots! Thanks for those; I've been wanting to see a Red-throated Loon lately.


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Sep 30, 2010 18:59 |  #6

Absolutely stunning shots Sindri... such interesting and soft feathers, a first class looking bird... and the chick is a 10 on the cute factor :)

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Sep 30, 2010 19:00 |  #7

Fantastic shooting Sindri


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Sep 30, 2010 19:02 as a reply to  @ chubri777's post |  #8

Top notch work as usual Sindri...


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Sep 30, 2010 19:05 |  #9

Definitely a bird I'd like to see someday....excellent shots, the baby is adorable.
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Sep 30, 2010 19:11 |  #10

Stunning as always Sindri . Thanks for sharing.


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Sep 30, 2010 19:20 |  #11

Beautiful pics of a beautiful bird. I see a lot of common loons up here, wish we had those as well.


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Sep 30, 2010 22:01 |  #12

I agree, that is one beautiful bird and the little one is so cute. Excellent shots Sindri. Makes me want to pet one, it looks so soft.


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Sep 30, 2010 22:24 |  #13

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Sep 30, 2010 22:43 |  #14

Beautiful series. Love the little one! Wish I could see one of these birds sometime.


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Sep 30, 2010 23:24 |  #15

Excellent shots Sindri.
Beautiful bird.


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