Loon Population

MJM · 09-22-2005, 02:41 PM

We also noted an increased number of Loon sightings this year in Wolfeboro. And one time we saw a group of four together, (not too far from a certain Governor's place), and remarked how we are accustomed to normally seeing them alone. We love those Loons!

PROPELLER · 09-22-2005, 03:04 PM

Never saw more than 2-3 together on Winnipesaukee but 10 years ago on a secluded lake north of Skowhegan Maine I witnessed a congregation of at least 12 if not more. This was middle of August, just floating around not doing anything.

KBoater · 09-22-2005, 05:09 PM

I saw 3 (mom dad, and young one) today in Winter Harbor. Another boat got very close and I watched as they took pictures with evryone in the boat on one side. The boat was close to taking on water. They proceeded to drift into a marker and onto rocks. They lifted their engine and eventually get off. This is a bonehead thing. The loons just swum away. I guess they have more sense than humans.

xomycatsxo · 09-27-2005, 09:32 AM

You beat me to it.

My in-laws (who live on S. Kenny Shore) went out w/ a couple friends after they heard there was a nest. They are huge Loon lovers and wanted to take pictures but I guess they didn't see any when they went out. I don't know the whole story but I know they came back disappointed.

Loons are absolutely out and about on Lake Wentworth - no doubt. We've seen them so many times and a few weeks ago, we were at the shore and I think it was 3 or 4 of them just came swimming by- about 10-15' from the dock! They've owned their house for 20 years and it was the first time my husband EVER saw that happen.

Hehe, it's funny because my husband does loon calls. We were out on the jetski and saw some ... so we stopped and when he did it - they kept calling back!

I'm from the city so meeting my husband and becoming a part of the family has really opened me up to new things- and learning about Loons has been a fascinating thing!

If I can get any pictures of them (of course that's a long shot, but you never know)- I'll post them.

Have a great day!

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Originally Posted by MJM

We also noted an increased number of Loon sightings this year in Wolfeboro. And one time we saw a group of four together, (not too far from a certain Governor's place), and remarked how we are accustomed to normally seeing them alone. We love those Loons!

Finder · 09-27-2005, 12:51 PM

"Hehe, it's funny because my husband does loon calls. We were out on the jetski and saw some ... so we stopped and when he did it - they kept calling back! "

Most of the literature advises against this.

xomycatsxo · 09-27-2005, 12:52 PM

Gosh, I've never heard that before but very curious to know why?

Thanks!

**Edit - I've been on google for the past hour trying to research this. I've been on conservation group site's, etc. and found NOTHING whatsoever. If it was that common of an issue, I would think I'd have found it by now? Any insight would be great, thanks!

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Originally Posted by Finder

"Hehe, it's funny because my husband does loon calls. We were out on the jetski and saw some ... so we stopped and when he did it - they kept calling back! "

Most of the literature advises against this.

Dave R · 09-27-2005, 02:57 PM

I have seen abundant loons on other lakes in NH and Maine this year too. More than I have ever seen in the past. Does not look like a declining population to me. Time will tell. I hope they thrive.

That said...

Will anyone care about loons when the sun turns into a red giant and vaporizes the inner planets (including earth) of our solar system a few million years from now?

Bubba · 09-27-2005, 05:30 PM

in Chestnut Cove on Sunday. A group of six. Someone else on the boat commented how they seem to be getting used to humans more and more.

Saw a sinlge Loon by that certain Govener's place Sunday morning as well. The Loon just went about his business of fishing like we weren't there.

Puck · 09-27-2005, 05:30 PM

Will anyone care about us?

09-22-2005, 05:09 PM	#3
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	today I saw 3 (mom dad, and young one) today in Winter Harbor. Another boat got very close and I watched as they took pictures with evryone in the boat on one side. The boat was close to taking on water. They proceeded to drift into a marker and onto rocks. They lifted their engine and eventually get off. This is a bonehead thing. The loons just swum away. I guess they have more sense than humans. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

09-27-2005, 12:51 PM	#5
Finder Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Loon Calls "Hehe, it's funny because my husband does loon calls. We were out on the jetski and saw some ... so we stopped and when he did it - they kept calling back! " Most of the literature advises against this.

09-27-2005, 05:30 PM	#8
Bubba Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH & East Alton, NH Posts: 65 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Another Loon groups sighting ... in Chestnut Cove on Sunday. A group of six. Someone else on the boat commented how they seem to be getting used to humans more and more. Saw a sinlge Loon by that certain Govener's place Sunday morning as well. The Loon just went about his business of fishing like we weren't there.

09-22-2005, 02:41 PM	#1
MJM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts	We also noted an increased number of Loon sightings this year in Wolfeboro. And one time we saw a group of four together, (not too far from a certain Governor's place), and remarked how we are accustomed to normally seeing them alone. We love those Loons!

09-22-2005, 03:04 PM	#2
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Never saw more than 2-3 together on Winnipesaukee but 10 years ago on a secluded lake north of Skowhegan Maine I witnessed a congregation of at least 12 if not more. This was middle of August, just floating around not doing anything.

09-27-2005, 02:57 PM	#7
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	I have seen abundant loons on other lakes in NH and Maine this year too. More than I have ever seen in the past. Does not look like a declining population to me. Time will tell. I hope they thrive. That said... Will anyone care about loons when the sun turns into a red giant and vaporizes the inner planets (including earth) of our solar system a few million years from now?

09-27-2005, 05:30 PM	#9
Puck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central NH Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 78 Times in 20 Posts	Will anyone care about us?