Winter Mooring Balls

[JoeG]

Originally Posted by Acres per Second

Another "hazard" that needs some respect is referenced in the following report:



(The nesting platforms provided for Loons are located in shallow water, and this is the Loons' season).

You should let the Loons nest where their natural habitat is and not try to create a nesting situation for them. The reason they leave is just as you wrote. The platforms attract an ambush place for bass. The bass fishermen know this and cast as close to it as possible because it's an excellent place to catch a bass.The Loons see get scared off and may or may not have any more young for the rest of the season. I'm not sure if they seek a better spot, or abandon laying any more eggs altogether. Loons are protected, but flourish in our lakes. Putting a man-made platform is counter-productive in my opinion.