Rare Bird Halts Bellagio Fountain Show

The Bellagio in Las Vegas paused its famous fountain shows to accommodate a rare yellow-billed loon that sought refuge on Lake Bellagio, prompting a collaboration with state wildlife officials. The bird, considered one of the 10 rarest birds regularly breeding in the mainland U.S., attracted attention from concerned birders and wildlife authorities. While the shows were initially cleared to resume, they remained on hold as officials monitored the situation, hoping the bird would eventually move on in search of a more suitable habitat.