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Squirrels and Chipmunks Many animals here are getting ready for winter by storing food. Among them are squirrels and chipmunks. American Red... Read More

We continue to see our old pair together, sometimes visiting Turtle Cove. Occasionally they join other loons for rather peaceful fishing on... 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... 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... Read More

Many songbirds, including the ones below, use their song to attract mates as well as to defend their territory. They are a... 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... 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.

Loons, like many birds, are very territorial.  Our male Loon is often on the lake the very day the ice has melted enough to provide a landing area. 

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