Newsletters

Pleasant Lake Protective Association has been producing a newsletter many years.

Kittie Wilson originally created ‘All Things Pleasant’ emailing news to a growing list of members about our nesting Loon family and other nature on the lake.

Kittie became an avid photographer of nature, but particularly of Loons and Loon behavior. She received the Loon Preservation Committee’s Spirit of the Loon Award and the EPA’s Meritorious Lifetime Achievement Award for her endeavors to protect loons.

Kittie passed away on May 3, 2018 and is dearly missed by the Pleasant Lake community.

In  2018, the focus of the newsletter expanded to include the watershed surrounding Pleasant Lake. The future health of the Lake depends not just on those who live on it but all who live in the watershed that surrounds it. The newsletter was renamed “The Nature of Pleasant Lake” by its current photographers and authors – Jen Esten and Jon Waage.

Part of its focus includes continuing to monitor our Loon pair and their offspring. A second focus is on learning more about the inhabitants of the Lake and Watershed. The goal is a greater appreciation of the plants and animals we share the Lake and Watershed with. The more we learn about them and what they contribute, the better we can become at stewardship of our Lake.

The Nature of Pleasant Lake is mostly produced from late Spring through early Fall, but will include important information throughout the year. You can access previous issues of the newsletter below as well as subscribe to future issues.

29
Jun

Banding our Male Loon

2025, No. 06 — June 29th Banding our Male Loon As you can see in the lead photo, our Papa Loon is sporting new bands! His four new bands are: Yellow with a black stripe...
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24
Jun

NHDES Cyanobacteria Warning for Pleasant Lake

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been observed in at least three locations in Pleasant Lake, including Elkins Beach, Elkins Boat Launch and Bunker Road today. HABs are a potentially serious threat to pets and humans...
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22
Jun

Piper is Thriving

2025, No. 05 — June 22nd Well Cared for Loon Chick! At just over a week old, Piper is swimming, diving, and already getting her elongated loon shape. She is attended to by eager parents...
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19
Jun

Upcoming Events and Information

2025, No. 05 — June 19th Upcoming Events and Information Annual Meeting, Boat Parade and Fireworks PLEASE NOTE: The Fireworks and the Annual Meeting & Boat Parade are on different weekends this year! FIREWORKS! Saturday, June...
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14
Jun

Just Piper This Year

2025, No. 04 — June 14th Just Piper This Year Sad news again this year. The second egg hatched yesterday, and we thought the chick would be joining Piper this morning. Unfortunately, it was not...
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12
Jun

Off to a Good Start

2025, No. 03 — June 12th Meet Piper! We were expecting the first Loon egg to hatch in the next couple of days. The cool, rainy weather may have helped this year. Free of pesky...
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22
May

Two Eggs!

2025, No. 02 — May 22nd Two Eggs! Mama Loon delivered a second egg on May 17! In 19 years of monitoring the nest, this is the first opportunity Jen has had to photograph an...
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17
May

New Season on Pleasant Lake

2025, No. 01 — May 17th Off to a Good Start We are pleased to announce that the season begins with two familar Loons!  Mama, identified by her leg bands, is back for her 19th year on...
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15
Sep

Three Migrations Going On

2024, No. 07 — August 14th Loon Update Summer Season is winding down and our pair is still on the Lake but only the female seems localized at the Cove end. We assume she and...
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