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Justenuff · 04-15-2008, 11:45 AM

We have a place in Ossipee that is on a lake that has at least one resident pair of loons. They nest on one of the rocky islands or outcroppings. The area is very small, and the loons are only there because of the abundance of fish and crayfish in the lake.
Several times we have heard some very odd calls in the night from the loons. We thought that the loon nest had been invaded by a fox or otter or something, but it very well could have been another loon.
Last year, a pair started the season, with a third loon appearing after mating season. After a couple of days, there were two again, but only after some major night screaming. Sadly, there were no babies last year.
I would not be surprised if parts of this article are right on. They are beautiful birds, tender with the young, but I can imagine that they are very territorial in nature.

04-15-2008, 11:45 AM	#25
Justenuff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 74 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Predator Loons We have a place in Ossipee that is on a lake that has at least one resident pair of loons. They nest on one of the rocky islands or outcroppings. The area is very small, and the loons are only there because of the abundance of fish and crayfish in the lake. Several times we have heard some very odd calls in the night from the loons. We thought that the loon nest had been invaded by a fox or otter or something, but it very well could have been another loon. Last year, a pair started the season, with a third loon appearing after mating season. After a couple of days, there were two again, but only after some major night screaming. Sadly, there were no babies last year. I would not be surprised if parts of this article are right on. They are beautiful birds, tender with the young, but I can imagine that they are very territorial in nature.