The Blessings of Boredom
Here we are, better than two thirds of the way through through the incubation process and it’s been a relatively uneventful episode. By this time last year we had a […]
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Inscrutable Loons
Wouldn’t you know it, as soon as I write about the predictability of nesting shifts (June 3), the loons pull a switch-a-roo. On the morning of June 3 the female […]
Nest Tending Duties
Anyone who has been watching the nest cam for awhile or reading the chat on YouTube is aware that a loon pair shares the nest tending duties. Now that we’ve […]
Loon Nests and Water Levels
It was a dry May, barely over an inch of rain when we would normally have expected over four inches. The nesting loon is perched on a high throne above […]
Two Eggs!
It’s awfully tough to see what’s going on at this new nest site but we have confirmed two eggs in the nest. If you watch very closely you’ll see mom rolling […]
First Egg Laid!
About three days ago it became painfully obvious that the loons had decided to use the nest site hidden in thick vegetation, just a few feet from last year’s nest. […]
On Choosing a Nest Site
Those of you who have been watching the early morning behavior of the loon pair (see this clip for an example) may be wondering what’s going on with all the […]
The Loons have Mated
The loons have decided it’s time to get things going. They copulated at least twice around 6 am this morning. Mating typically continues for a few days and the loons usually […]
Sunbathing Turtles
The lake level has dropped enough to expose the nest but we’ll need a couple more inches before it will be useful for incubating eggs. Meanwhile, the loons have been […]
Snapping Turtles
Snapping turtles are a common neighbor of nesting loons. In fact, the best nest sites often coincide with the best snapper foraging areas. The loons want a small, dry lump […]
