Songbirds Heading South for the Winter
Loon Update We had more sightings last week of the mother loon than of Pablo. We assume Pablo is just becoming more independent. Possibly the... Read More
Asters, Fall Visitors and Knotweed
Loon Update It has been a while since we showed you how the loons are doing. Although the father seems to have... Read More
Loons and Dabbling Ducks on the Lake
Jon spent an hour with Pablo near the edge of the lake while his parents were off somewhere. Pablo is quite a character! He groomed,... Read More
New Kiosk!
Please stop by to check out the new kiosk near the boat ramp in Elkins. This is a joint project of the... Read More
Loon Update and Lessons From Backyard Insects
Pablo continues to shed his chick feathers and is becoming more adult-like in behavior. Though he searches underwater and dives a lot, it... Read More
Loon Update and Turtle Cove
The Loon family has made it through the 4th of July weekend. They have spent a fair amount of time in Turtle... Read More
Second Egg Not Viable
The loon parents were last observed on the nest the evening of June 13 even though their second egg had not hatched.... Read More
Say hello to Pablo!
Linda and Paul Messer have chosen the names for this year’s chicks. Traditionally a male name is chosen for the first chick,... Read More
Get The Lead Out!
Fishing by humans and diving birds (loons, mergansers, cormorants, osprey and eagles) is increasing on Pleasant Lake as it warms up. The... Read More