Loons getting shot

Misha888 · 05-29-2014, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pjard

I saw one (single) yesterday right off the beach by Mountain View YC.

no sound of the ones that lived in the cove. Not even the single. You can typically see them feeding through the narrow part and hear them closer to sundown. This pair has lived there for 9 years. Off to read up on "what happens when one loses a mate". Still maintaining hope but it's now Thu. . . . well, Friday.

Misha888 · 05-29-2014, 11:26 PM

Mr and Mrs. of Smith Cove

znh · 05-30-2014, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Misha888

Mr and Mrs. of Smith Cove

We always gas up at Fay's and see Loons in Smith Cove often...must be these two !

We have a couple of pairs always out in front of Lake Shore Park / Samoset / Ames. I often see them in the morning in my kayak, I will certainly be more vigilant watching around to make sure nobody is doing anything harmful out there...

SIKSUKR · 06-03-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by znh

I often see them in the morning in my kayak, .

Do they know how to use the paddle?

Slickcraft · 06-04-2014, 08:13 AM

From WMUR:

Humane Society offers $5,000 reward for information in loon shootings.

http://www.wmur.com/news/humane-soci...6321670#!UpJwG

Misha888 · 06-04-2014, 09:33 PM

I haven't seen the female since Monday the 26th. We took a put out around the point this morning. Saw a pair of loons by the entrance to MVYC. I miss their calls and well, I just miss them. 9 years is a long time so it will take me a bit to get over it. Hoping she comes back to the cove eventually with her new mate.

znh · 06-06-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Do they know how to use the paddle?

A wise guy eh

I guess we are very fortunate where we are, we see a lot of loons all season long. They are always out in the morning when I am out fishing...I need to bring a better camera with me then my phone...

Greene's Basin Girl · 05-30-2014, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Misha888

no sound of the ones that lived in the cove. Not even the single. You can typically see them feeding through the narrow part and hear them closer to sundown. This pair has lived there for 9 years. Off to read up on "what happens when one loses a mate". Still maintaining hope but it's now Thu. . . . well, Friday.

Last summer our male loon in Green's Basin died from a lead sinker. The female is back this year with a new male. John, from the Loon Center, said it could take as long as 3 years for this pair to produce chicks.

tis · 05-30-2014, 06:45 AM

I am happy to hear that. I didn't know they took a new mate. We had one here for years that was single and never had a mate.

Misha888 · 05-26-2015, 07:46 PM

are frequenting the cove. I thought you'd be interested. I'm thrilled. What I think is the male was really calm today. We cruised right by him on our way out. It is the closest I have ever gotten to a Loon in 10 years.

We came back went in for a sandwich and then there were two. Swimming right by the end of the boat (we were docked) and I left my camera in the house from lunch.

I'm loving the return of the Loons calls.

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Originally Posted by tis

I am happy to hear that. I didn't know they took a new mate. We had one here for years that was single and never had a mate.

Newbiesaukee · 05-27-2015, 03:07 PM

Sitting on my deck, watching the Lake and hearing the first Loons of the season. As good as it gets.

Misha888 · 05-30-2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

Last summer our male loon in Green's Basin died from a lead sinker. The female is back this year with a new male. John, from the Loon Center, said it could take as long as 3 years for this pair to produce chicks.

Maybe she is looking for a new mate over in the Marina. Still no sight of her.

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Misha888 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 340 Thanks: 280 Thanked 90 Times in 62 Posts	Smith Cove I haven't seen the female since Monday the 26th. We took a put out around the point this morning. Saw a pair of loons by the entrance to MVYC. I miss their calls and well, I just miss them. 9 years is a long time so it will take me a bit to get over it. Hoping she comes back to the cove eventually with her new mate. __________________ ☮ _/♥\_ & (✿ˆ◡ˆ✿)

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