Loon harassment

Belmont Resident · 07-15-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

So are Canada Geese.

I think sea gulls are as well, or were.
But I'll bet the boat owners along Belknap point Rd would like to shoot them. We idled by that area yesterday and saw more boats just covered in sea gull crap. I mean almost white covers from the stuff.

tis · 07-15-2012, 11:51 AM

We saw the loon baby by Cow Island this morning. It almost looked like they had two. Anyone live out there that knows?

no-engine · 07-16-2012, 08:32 AM

If people would NOT feed the birds, they'd look elsewhere for food.
Unfortunately, there are ones who do not read signs at some municipal parks that say no feeding.

Grant · 07-16-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

We saw the loon baby by Cow Island this morning. It almost looked like they had two. Anyone live out there that knows?

Last week, I saw a mama with two little ones around the Barber Pole, which could be the Cow Island loon you mention.

tis · 07-16-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant

Last week, I saw a mama with two little ones around the Barber Pole, which could be the Cow Island loon you mention.

Great, then I wasn't seeing things. Hope both babies make it though it is doubtful. Still exciting to have TWO!

COWISLANDDONZI · 07-16-2012, 08:42 PM

Saw them Sunday AM. Will try and get some pics this weekend

tis · 07-17-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by COWISLANDDONZI

Saw them Sunday AM. Will try and get some pics this weekend

We also saw the baby in Robert's Cove. None in Winter Harbor this year.

Any others out there?

CateP · 07-17-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

We also saw the baby in Robert's Cove. None in Winter Harbor this year.

Any others out there?

We saw two loons over in South Wolfeboro Bay several times. According to the Loon Center they are a chickless pair defending territory. They have come very close to our boat when we have been quietly drifting...could see their red eyes!!

No other loons to report.

salukigirl · 07-18-2012, 02:25 PM

There is a pair with one chick in the cove by us, perhaps the pair mentioned by pmay. I am hesitant to post a location, and encourage gawkers. It The MP’s will drive by if you call them when witnessing such behavior.

Greene's Basin Girl · 07-19-2012, 10:01 AM

We are fortunate to have two chicks that are a week old.

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07-15-2012, 11:51 AM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,809 Thanks: 759 Thanked 1,468 Times in 1,024 Posts	We saw the loon baby by Cow Island this morning. It almost looked like they had two. Anyone live out there that knows?

07-16-2012, 08:32 AM	#3
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	If people would NOT feed the birds, they'd look elsewhere for food. Unfortunately, there are ones who do not read signs at some municipal parks that say no feeding.

07-16-2012, 08:42 PM	#6
COWISLANDDONZI Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 18 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Saw them Sunday AM. Will try and get some pics this weekend

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07-18-2012, 02:25 PM	#9
salukigirl Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	There is a pair with one chick in the cove by us, perhaps the pair mentioned by pmay. I am hesitant to post a location, and encourage gawkers. It The MP’s will drive by if you call them when witnessing such behavior.

07-19-2012, 10:01 AM	#10
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	We are fortunate to have two chicks that are a week old.