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Originally Posted by secondcurve
Can someone tell me what the status of the loon population is on Winnipesaukee as compared to prior years? My unscientific observations tell me that the population appears to be doing well, but I'd be curious to hear from more informed posters. Thanks.
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Well I have no data but what I can tell you is on the northern part of the lake, I saw Many loons this year. It was not uncommon to take a ride and see loons in 2 or 3 diferent locations while I putted around the islands. And this year I kept getting visited by two different pairs of loons off the end of my dock. And at night that unmastakable cry has been very plentiful... So I would tend to think they are starting to make a strong come back.
Now with that said I have a concern. Everyone has been so concerned with the loons, and they have gotten excellent protection. However I wonder if this protection has come at a cost. I have noticed this past summer that the loons I encountered showed absolutly no fear. I was swiming and one pair of loons came within 15 feet or so of me.....my back was to them until a friend told me to turn around...I couldn't believe how close they were. They had no fear of humans..... Have loons always been so bold?