Posted by Marcello Gomes on January 01, 1970 at 00:00:00
While some have disagreed with the ID photo on the bird suggesting it to be a Gull I just wanted to clarify that on that day we had 300 plus gulls at the Inlet. The two small birds that resembled a small diving duck/razorbill type bird size were there on the same spot where the shot was taken. I aimed the camera because I saw the bird and if this Gull was nearby that was an honest mistake. What kind of small diving ducks/ birds that follow schools of fish and dive down not coming up for over 10 minutes is the mystery I'd like to solve. I still appreciate the help I got from renowned birders in the field. If I could not take a correct photo is because these 2 birds were not in a mood of cooperation by being busy diving and hunting for food underwater. For your information, I even moved to a closer location so I could attempt a better shot but the birds would not resurface in the 10 plus minutes I had there and had to go home. Life goes on and I remain very positive because that is who I am. If you want to comment, please do so to my email above as I am not responding on this matter on my Flickr page ( only members can write there). I'm wondering what kind of diving birds were they in our waters this time of the year. Don't have time for regrets. I have yet to meet a birder that doesn't make a mistake. My point of view ...The show will go on and I'll find something else amazing. Just a question of time.