Loons

[Wifi-1]

Looking out the window a few minutes ago, revealed roughly two dozen young loons "fishing".

Glad to see so many

[chaseisland]

I don't expect the fish are as happy as you to see the loons.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Wifi-1

Looking out the window a few minutes ago, revealed roughly two dozen young loons "fishing".

Glad to see so many

Awesome! Where are you on the lake?

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[panther]

Originally Posted by Wifi-1

Looking out the window a few minutes ago, revealed roughly two dozen young loons "fishing".

Glad to see so many

Are you sure they're Loons? I've observed similar activity here in Moultonborough but they are Mergansers. Fun to watch!

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[Wifi-1]

Unless there are no neck Mergansers, pretty sure they were loons

I live in M'boro bay, near Suissevale.

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by Wifi-1

Unless there are no neck Mergansers, pretty sure they were loons

I live in M'boro bay, near Suissevale.

This is good news.

With the Corona Virus situation the loons may have a good year since there is a good chance the lake may see less human and boating activity this summer.....


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[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by Top-Water

I always love it when they get in line and make a parade.

It's always fun to see the lake change seasons.


Special Loons

Canadian geese. Loons have the ring around the neck, geese have long necks and white "cheeks".

Dave

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by Top-Water

Sometimes when fishing, these other weird ducks pop up out of nowhere right beside the boat.


Near Sandy Island 2003

Now that's a loon!!!!!!! Nice picture.

Dave

[The Real BigGuy]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Canadian geese. Loons have the ring around the neck, geese have long necks and white "cheeks".

Dave

Canadian longnecked Loonies. A close relative created by species intermarriage!


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[ApS]

If you've spent time sailing a catamaran on the Big Lake, eventually a Loon will pop up between the hulls!

[Misty Blue]

A pair of loons have returned to Braun Bay this week. They are doing a lot of fishing. I guess a long winter.

Anyway we will be setting up the loon nest soon. With luck they will breed better than last year. Five eggs, no chicks that made it.

One problem.... there is what seems to be a young eagle in the neighborhood.
Who do you root for?

Misty Blue

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

A pair of loons have returned to Braun Bay this week. They are doing a lot of fishing. I guess a long winter.

Anyway we will be setting up the loon nest soon. With luck they will breed better than last year. Five eggs, no chicks that made it.

One problem.... there is what seems to be a young eagle in the neighborhood.
Who do you root for?

Misty Blue

You have to root for Mother Nature!

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

A pair of loons have returned to Braun Bay this week. They are doing a lot of fishing. I guess a long winter.

Anyway we will be setting up the loon nest soon. With luck they will breed better than last year. Five eggs, no chicks that made it.

One problem.... there is what seems to be a young eagle in the neighborhood.
Who do you root for?

Misty Blue

Predator and prey...as old as time.