To all:

Checked status of Thorne Island chick today after water testing; chick is fine, healthy and was on the back of one of his parents; did not get to S. Cove as it started to rain; we’ll find out  if nest is still inhabited after Saturday’s loon census! Will advise.

Dick

Hi Loon Lovers -

Did a lake loon survey run yesterday; Thorne nest still active and one was sitting, signs OK. Lake level OK but that nest doesn’t have much margin at all. Checked S. Cove nest, both loons off nest and feeding. Took the opportunity to get close and spotted 2 eggs intact;  they did not like me that close and were very voracious in telling me so!! Hell of a show, taught me a lesson I didn’t think I needed! I know now, won’t make that mistake again!

Their nest is higher than Thorne, so it has more margin for water rise if it happens; efforts to avoid serious water level rises still needed, especially for Thorne nest: Town has managed level during this incredible wet season extremely well. Let hope Loons hatch this month and predators stay away;

Regards,

Dick