Another Close Call

[Hillcountry]

Nature balances it’s resources naturally. To try and protect “your” loon chick is not only futile, but to some, extreme behavior that might even result in more trauma to the loon. Let nature take it’s course with no interference and enjoy it’s magnificence.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by tis

I think we will see less and less loons as there are more and more eagles. It makes me sad because I love the loons. I know the loons can be vicious too.

The Loons' preference is for clear lakes, where even adult Loons can be "tracked" by Bald Eagles.

As it often happens, I had a Loon pop-up directly in front of my sailboat Friday, who glanced at "danger", and dove immediately. (It didn't take its usual minute "break" to breathe, making it more likely to become a prey victim—although they can fight back).



A Bald Eagle would prefer to hound an Osprey to steal its fish. (Which I have witnessed, although I have yet to see an Osprey this season).

In years past, one could hear this [Loon] call with much frequency throughout New England, but now the only place you can go where the loon is not in serious danger is the coasts of Maine.

Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Nature balances it’s resources naturally. To try and protect “your” loon chick is not only futile, but to some, extreme behavior that might even result in more trauma to the loon. Let nature take it’s course with no interference and enjoy it’s magnificence.

In 1995, the USF&WS removed Bald Eagles from the Endangered List, whereas Loons are not listed.

In Canada, which has many clear lakes, Bald Eagles were also removed—but Loons have made their Endangered List.

[tis]

Tell those danged eagles to stick to fish. There are plenty of fish around.

[Barney Bear]

Does anyone on this forum speak eaglese? 🦅

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by tis

Tell those danged eagles to stick to fish. There are plenty of fish around.

I'll be sure to tell the next eagle that when I see him/her eating a cute little fuzzy Loon chick.
Loons like to eat cute little baby ducklings, should I tell them to stick to fish also?

[tis]

Originally Posted by Rusty

I'll be sure to tell the next eagle that when I see him/her eating a cute little fuzzy Loon chick.
Loons like to eat cute little baby ducklings, should I tell them to stick to fish also?

Yes,please tell him not to eat the cute little baby ducklings too. Tell him fish are good and there are tons of fish.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by Barney Bear

Does anyone on this forum speak eaglese? ��

Pick up your cellphone and dial "1" for eaglese.

But really, eagles are mostly silent.

But I did hear one making a heck of a racket in Florida—then, years later, heard the same call in Wolfeboro. Thinking, "That sounds familiar", an eagle suddenly appeared to verify what I suspected.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RArGl2vkGI

Oh, and I would see an Osprey this morning, flying over Johnson's Cove.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by tis

Yes,please tell him not to eat the cute little baby ducklings too. Tell him fish are good and there are tons of fish.

I'll do my best.

[BroadHopper]

Wish we can educate them to concentrate on the invasive species such as rock bass!

[Lakeflier]

Originally Posted by tis

Tell those danged eagles to stick to fish. There are plenty of fish around.

Last summer we heard frantic shrieking from a gull, and looked out to see an eagle just taking off with one gull in its talons and the other (its mate?) chasing from above, screaming and pounding on the eagle for all it was worth. The eagle let go of its prey and tried to shake the pursuing gull by flipping its wing upward, but was unable to. The gull chased the eagle right into dense woods by our cottage, where they flapped around before leaving our sight. One of the many extraordinary sagas we get to witness here in our quiet section of Winni.


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