Loons and chicks
 

We're seeing loons in our travels around the lake. Got a nice shot of a pair with their chick the other evening. Lets hope the boat traffic over the 4th weekend stays alert for loons and keeps a good distance away!

They also need to guard against the Bald Eagles, who will sometimes target loon babies.

Earlier this week, we had what I believe was a Merganser mom and 7 chics come by. 2 of the babies were riding on Mom's back and the other 5 were tight to her body. It was a very cute sight to see!

20 Mile Bay Loon Nest
 

I have been watching the prefabricated loon nest that was put in place on the opposite side of the road at 20 Mile Bay for weeks. It seems to be empty now and I'm wondering if anyone knows if a chick was hatched or the nest was invaded by predators. Anyone know?

I saw an adult with one, maybe two chicks less than a week ago in the shallow water of the bay

From what I have been told, once the chicks hatch they no longer use the nest. Hopefully they are OK.

Both chicks are doing great, growing fast, well fed by very busy parents.


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I saw this trio again Thu evening 7/10 off Cow. All looked good!

So happy to hear this. Somebody posted that an eagle got a chick in Moultonborough near Green's Basin. I know it's nature, but it's still sad.

Yes, i have seen that too. These chicks are so vulnerable.

https://loon.org/looncam/ A chick was born at 8:10 last night but did not make it there is still one egg left.