I found this Yellow-billed Loon at Lake Hartwell GA (at Hart State Park area) on Feb 18, 2014.
Eric Beohm
Update: Relocated and confirmed by other observers.
Yellow-billed Loon - Details of bill were studied at close range. Bill straight on top, curved upward
on bottom. Very base of bill was pale and two thirds of bill was yellow. Above photo shows the ear patch and long
yellow upturned bill.
Above photo shows the overall brown body plumage with light head and barred pattern of back. Neck was very thick.
Above photo showing massive bill.
Above photo showing massive upturned bill and distinctive head shape.
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