Loony exercises at Point Roberts

This was my last visit to Point Roberts in 2018. These posts probably get repetitive with the same birds featured frequently. This post has a couple of different species and a Loon putting on a show.

Here's a pair of Common Goldeneye, the male is the mostly black and white bird, the female has a brown head and a darker back.


Common Goldeneye - Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts WA

I was surprised to see a Bufflehead, I can't remember the last time I saw one at this location. As always, it's very difficult to capture the bird's eyes in a photo.

Bufflehead - Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts WA

Quite close to shore was the loon mentioned in the title. It was getting some stretches in before resuming its normal posture. This went on for a good minute or two.

Common Loon - Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts WA

And then it returned to normal.

The last shot of 2018 from here, a Killdeer. These birds are quite photogenic here as they contrast with the rocky shoreline very well.


Killdeer - Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts WA