Loon and Geese

SteveA · 11-06-2013, 07:50 AM

I was out to snap a few Sunrise images this morning and along came this single loon. It was calling like crazy. It has lost all of it's summer colors and looks to be trying to find the gathering spot for the trip to the ocean.

Overhead was a hugh flock of Canada Geese, what you see in the picture is only about half of the group heading south.

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Janet · 11-06-2013, 09:04 AM

Great picture!

ishoot308 · 11-07-2013, 04:21 PM

Awesome shot Steve!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Dan

Lakesrider · 11-11-2013, 10:07 PM

Excellent shot......

Newbiesaukee · 11-12-2013, 08:30 AM

Great shot....if only the geese would stay south.

pjard · 11-12-2013, 02:46 PM

WMUR showed this picture on the air...nice job.

SteveA · 11-13-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pjard

WMUR showed this picture on the air...nice job.

Thanks for letting me know! I wish they would at least send an email to let folks know that they are going to use a picture on air.

I submit pictures via their ULocal program.

ApS · 11-13-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

I was out to snap a few Sunrise images this morning and along came this single loon. It was calling like crazy. It has lost all of it's summer colors and looks to be trying to find the gathering spot for the trip to the ocean.

Overhead was a huge flock of Canada Geese.

Loons have a special call warning of approaching Bald Eagles, fast/noisy boats, even Ultralight aircraft! Instead of the usual
Ah-OOOOOooooooooooo, they go Ah-OO!

We had almost daily sightings of Bald Eagles by listening to that special Loon call. Chipmunks and crows assisted in pointing out aerial predators, but not as accurately as the Loons did!

Newbiesaukee · 11-13-2013, 05:06 PM

When the loons gather they sort of "yip" to each other. Almost sounds dog-like.
Perhaps "loony" to us but perfectly intelligible to them.

lobstadanca · 11-21-2013, 08:31 PM

Captures so much of our beautiful lake in one shot...love it!

RLW · 11-21-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lobstadancer

Captures so much of our beautiful lake in one shot...love it!

lobstadancer, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

Thanks for joining in and I'm sure you will find a lot more to either ask for something or to comment on a subject.

SAMIAM · 11-22-2013, 07:29 AM

Never seen better, even in Smithsonian, National Geographic or National Wildlife....that is a prize winning photo, Steve

Airedale1 · 01-20-2014, 12:27 AM

Gorgeous image!

trfour · 01-20-2014, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Airedale1

Gorgeous image!

And also IMO, You Paul are a truly brilliant photographer!! Your pictures are awesome!!

Terry
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ApS · 03-14-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakesrider

Excellent shot......

A man was pulled over by a game warden because he got caught shooting loons, and the warden said “It’s against the law”.

The man said “But my family is starving, and that was the only thing I found to feed them with.” And the warden said “OK- well I’ll let you go this time but don’t shoot them any more. BTW, do loons even taste good?” And the man said “It’s ok, but not as good as Bald Eagles”.

11-06-2013, 07:50 AM	#1
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Loon and Geese I was out to snap a few Sunrise images this morning and along came this single loon. It was calling like crazy. It has lost all of it's summer colors and looks to be trying to find the gathering spot for the trip to the ocean. Overhead was a hugh flock of Canada Geese, what you see in the picture is only about half of the group heading south. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

11-07-2013, 04:21 PM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,157 Thanks: 2,360 Thanked 5,183 Times in 2,021 Posts	Beautiful Awesome shot Steve!! Thanks for sharing!! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

11-12-2013, 08:30 AM	#5
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 938 Thanked 570 Times in 296 Posts	Great shot....if only the geese would stay south. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

11-13-2013, 05:06 PM	#9
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 938 Thanked 570 Times in 296 Posts	When the loons gather they sort of "yip" to each other. Almost sounds dog-like. Perhaps "loony" to us but perfectly intelligible to them. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

11-21-2013, 08:31 PM	#10
lobstadanca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Smith Point West Alton Posts: 73 Thanks: 79 Thanked 44 Times in 10 Posts	Amazing! Captures so much of our beautiful lake in one shot...love it!

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11-06-2013, 09:04 AM	#2
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 469 Thanks: 232 Thanked 132 Times in 90 Posts	Great picture!

11-11-2013, 10:07 PM	#4
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Excellent shot......

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11-12-2013, 02:46 PM	#6
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 634 Thanks: 483 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	WMUR showed this picture on the air...nice job.

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11-22-2013, 07:29 AM	#12
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01-20-2014, 12:27 AM	#13
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