Razorbill
The bird's identity from that distance was unmistakable, but views of alcids in CT waters are usually quite distant and fleeting. If you're not too familiar with alcids, the most likely ID problem would probably be basic plumaged Thick-billed Murre. Compared to the murre, this Razorbill shows a deeper bill, a diffuse patch of white behind the eye (can be difficult to see from a distance), and a long tail that projects far beyond the folded wingtip. Any alcid other than Razorbill is VERY rare in CT waters, and Razorbill itself is a very uncommon winter resident, mainly in the eastern LI Sound.
Also scoped from the point were 13 COMMON EIDER (increasingly common in CT and now expected at this location during winter), 10 lingering Double-crested Cormorants and a single AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER.
- Nick
Also scoped from the point were 13 COMMON EIDER (increasingly common in CT and now expected at this location during winter), 10 lingering Double-crested Cormorants and a single AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER.
- Nick
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