Winter visitors come to Stonington amid not-so-wintry weather
January 23, 2020 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: January 24, 2020 8:09 pm
A common loon emerges from the water with a crab in its beak while searching for food Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in the waters of Stonington Harbor. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Stonington — The harbor was alive with wildlife activity Friday, amid temperatures in the 40s.
A common loon was spotted diving for food in the waters of the harbor. Connecticut falls within the migratory area for the species, which typically lives and breeds in Canada and the far northern parts of the United States.
A harbor seal also was seen searching the waters near the Town Dock for food.
A common loon emerges with a crab in its beak Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, while searching for food in the waters of Stonington Harbor. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A common loon swims along the waterfront Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, while searching for food in the waters of Stonington Harbor. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A harbor seal bobs in the water Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, while searching for food in the waters of Stonington Harbor. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A harbor seal swims near Town Dock while searching for food Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in the waters of Stonington Harbor. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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