What is it?

By Tom Scanlon
Posted Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at 9:24 AM

What kind of bird did Jeff Daniel discover this morning, just north of the Taurus approach? Could it possibly be . . .?

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4 Responses to “What is it?”

Jeff wrapped it in a towel and took it to Beacon, which confirmed it was Murre. They transferred it to Olympia, where the anemic seabird will be cared for until it’s well enough to fend for itself . . . and away from the seagulls, which were measuring it up over here.

Written by: Tom Scanlon on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at 11:07 AM
http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/164/identification/Common_Murre.aspx

I think Ranger Hopkins is right. Photos and other web information match.

Written by: AlwaysWatching on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Perhaps it’s our Penguin of the North – the Murre, probably what’s known as the “Common Murre”

Written by: Ranger Hopkins on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at 10:47 AM
It looks like it is in distress.

Written by: joan baus on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at 9:53 AM

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