When we arrived on May 18, there were already two eggs on the nest. John Wilson had seen the parents on the nest on the 13th of May. This is... Read More
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 helicopter activity along the power line above the... Read More
Loon Update It has been a while since we showed you how the loons are doing. Although the father seems to have left a bit early this year, Pablo’s mom... Read More
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, looked around, dove and practiced flying. He is quickly becoming... Read More
Please stop by to check out the new kiosk near the boat ramp in Elkins. This is a joint project of the Elkins Fish and Game Club and the PLPA.... Read More
Pablo continues to shed his chick feathers and is becoming more adult-like in behavior. Though he searches underwater and dives a lot, it is still mom and dad who bring food.... Read More
The Loon family has made it through the 4th of July weekend. They have spent a fair amount of time in Turtle Cove, but are also out on the lake... Read More
The loon parents were last observed on the nest the evening of June 13 even though their second egg had not hatched. Yesterday evening we marked the egg with penciled... Read More
Linda and Paul Messer have chosen the names for this year’s chicks. Traditionally a male name is chosen for the first chick, even though we have no idea what sex... Read More
Fishing by humans and diving birds (loons, mergansers, cormorants, osprey and eagles) is increasing on Pleasant Lake as it warms up. The sinkers, line and hooks we loose or leave... Read More
Our loons are still waiting for their eggs to hatch. They diligently take turns tending the eggs. This week the loons are spending more time together, one on the nest... Read More