Common Loon, stretches and flaps its wings after preening. Quabbin Reservoir is the largest body of water inside Massachusetts. It has played an important role in restoring the Loon population in the state.
Common Loon
Country United States
State Massachusetts
Location Quabbin Reservoir, New Salem, Massachusetts
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Preening
- Created Timestamp07/07/2023 14:02:50
- CameraCanon EOS R7
- Aperture10
- CreditRonald Zigler
- Focal Length700
- Iso1600
- Shutter Speed1/2000
Great shot of the loon rearing up. I wonder why they do that?
After preening, Ducks, Loons and Grebes usually stretch and flap. Whenever I am shooting one of these species, I always look for an opportunity to capture this kind of action. Especially right after they are done working over their feathers with their beaks.