Courtesy of Eunice Jackson
Have you ever wondered why loon chicks ride on their parents’ backs? What loons are saying with those eerie calls in the night? Do they mate for life? What threats do they face? What work is being done to preserve these beautiful, iconic birds in New Hampshire?
Join us for a paddling trip, led by Loon Preservation Committee staff, to learn the answers to all of these questions and more! In a small group setting, we will visit with and learn about the loons on several of New Hampshire’s lakes. We will observe and interpret loon behaviors and vocalizations, learn the fascinating history of the loons on the pond, and discuss the management work being done to help them—and all of New Hampshire’s loons—thrive.
While our guided paddles are open to the general public, in order to maintain a small group setting, each trip will be limited to 10 participants, and RSVP is required.
2023 Paddling Trips
| Date | Time | Location | Cohosting Organization | How to RSVP |
| 5/27/2023 | TBA | Mirror Lake, Whitefield NH and Forest Lake, Dalton NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 6/3/2023 | TBA | Massabesic Lake, Auburn NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 6/10/2023 | TBA | Pemigewasset Lake, Meredith NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 6/17/2023 | TBA | Balch Lake, Wakefield NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 6/24/2023 | TBA | Gregg Lake, Antrim NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 7/1/2023 | TBA | Conway Lake, Conway NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 7/6/2023 | 4:00 PM–6:00 PM | Willard Pond, Antrim NH | The Harris Center for Conservation Education | TBA |
| 7/22/2023 | TBA | Webster Lake, Franklin NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 7/30/2023 | TBA | Swains Lake, Barrington NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 8/5/2023 | TBA | Crystal Lake, Enfield NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 8/12/2023 | TBA | Lake Winnipesaukee, Moultonborough NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 8/20/2023 | TBA | Upper Kimball Pond, Chatham NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
| 8/26/2023 | TBA | Lovell Lake, Wakefield NH | NH AMC Paddlers | TBA |
What to bring
· Canoe or kayak and paddles. We will meet and launch from the public boat ramp .
· PFD (life jacket) for each person. Participants are required to wear a PFD while on the water during this trip.
· Binoculars. We will be following best-practices for ethically observing wildlife, including maintaining a distance from the loons. Binoculars are recommended for the best viewing experience.
· Sunscreen, hat, and/or bug protection
· Water shoes
· Rain gear and/or windbreaker
