Yesterday evening we received an email from NH DES stating that Cyanobacteria had been detected in Pleasant Lake. A bloom was found by someone on Lamson Lane and they drove... Read More
Update on the Loons The Loons have had a busy but safe time since our last report. We had noticed that our female’s leg bands were loose and in danger... Read More
FIREWORKS! Friday, July 1st 9 pm cannon will fire. Lighting of flares. 9:30 pm fireworks! Followed by the Illumination of the Colors and Taps Many thanks to Slope ‘n Shore... Read More
Our Loons Suffer a Loss Oh these Loons. They can bring you joy and sadness. Friday and Saturday we followed our Loon chicks watching them ride, swim and be fed... Read More
Squirrels and Chipmunks Many animals here are getting ready for winter by storing food. Among them are squirrels and chipmunks. American Red Squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) are common here. Their winter diet... Read More
We continue to see our old pair together, sometimes visiting Turtle Cove. Occasionally they join other loons for rather peaceful fishing on the Elkins end of the Lake. Two of... Read More
Since the last newsletter we have been checking the Lake daily. Sadly, we have come to the conclusion that the Loon chick is gone. However, we have been seeing a very interesting... Read More
Sunset on July 4th – Nature’s fireworks fading at the end of a dramatic day! This is not an easy issue to write and not pleasant to read, but that is where we... Read More
Many songbirds, including the ones below, use their song to attract mates as well as to defend their territory. They are a delight to hear singing in Turtle Cove and... Read More
Yesterday our first 2021 Loon chick hatched. John Ryan was asked to name the Loon chicks this year. Honoring Kittie Wilson’s tradition of naming the first chick as a male, with P for... Read More
Our Loon parents are taking turns sitting on their eggs. Given the normal incubation period for Loons, we expect the chicks to hatch just before the 4th of July this year. With the Fireworks on the 2nd and a lot of Lake activity over the weekend, it could be a hard time for them.