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Christmas greetings fae the Torry Loon
Andrew Whitehouse

Christmas greetings fae the Torry Loon (Gavia stellata)

Possibly the message will require some translation. The bird is a Red-throated Diver, or Loon if you prefer. Loon is also the local Aberdonian term for a 'lad' or 'young man'. Torry is the part of Aberdeen where I live (see my local patch thread) and is also where the picture was taken. A guy from Torry is a 'Torry Loon'. Hope that makes sense!
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Habitat
River mouth
Location
Girdle Ness, Torry, Aberdeen, Scotland
Date taken
16/12/07
Scientific name
Gavia stellata
Equipment used
Nikon ED82 30x CP4500
Adalia
It makes sense now you have explained it!! Mind you I am a Sassenach,but I understood most of it!!

Happy Christmas to you too.
 
gillian
Smashing shot, nicely translated, mind you they are loons over the pond too I think, happy Christmas to you and yours
 
Broc
Hi, haven't met a Torry Loon till now. Never got to visit as far as Aberdeen ... who knows .. one day perhaps! Until then have a great Christmas and the very best in the New Year!!
 
Rose Fletcher
An original card - well done! :clap:

All the best for Christmas, and a great New Year to all the Torry Loons and Ladies.
 
Dr Manjeet Singh
Andrew..Thank you for the wish and your explaination..did explain every thing...but i am in Malaysia..:'D..they still call me Dr loony birder.:-O..lol..:D...A Happy X-mas and a Happy New Year to you and your family my friend.Thanks.:t:B :)
 

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