Sandi and I are Downeast. There are eagles swarming all over Lubec, and many are congregating near the lighthouse. Quoddy Head was good for quality, if not quantity. Razorbills flew by in the distance. Murres flew by a little closer, and turned out to be two thick-billed murres when they landed. Best sighting was a Pacific loon. Whenever such a sighting is posted, Louis Bevier is correct to ask for photos for this poorly-documented species.
Now if only this danged bird had come in a little closer for a photo. It was easy at scope range, but just a little out of range for my superzoom camera. I observed that it was similar in size to a red-throated loon, but the posture was unlike a typical RT. There was a distinct hint of the Pacific loon necklace, which admittedly is not a field mark I would trust at a distance.
Lastly, there was a scaup in the mill pond opposite the Whiting town office. I have posted it to https://www.facebook.com/MaineBirdingTrail/ and encourage everyone to argue about the ID.
Bob Duchesne
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