I toured our lake on Memorial Day. I observed two Loon families: One family in the southern nursery and they had one chick One family in the northern nursery and they had two chicks The southern chick was much smaller. … Continued
I toured our lake this evening, Thursday, May 18, 2016. I observed a pair of Loons with at least one chick by Rocky Point. I also saw a lone Loon on the Southeastern shoreline. I might have seen loons in … Continued
Happy May 2nd, 2016 I circled Lake John this afternoon. We have Loons, Geese (with young ones), Eagles, Ducks, and Herons. There was one pair of Loons near a nest in extreme SW area of main lake. A single was … Continued
Happy April for my 1st Loon Watcher Report. In spite of the fact that Lake John has been “open” for several weeks, I have yet to see or hear any loons in the Northern Nursery. I have seen plenty of … Continued
Submitted by Bruce Nystrom I read more on Migration of Common Loons. It is common for Loon Families to break up in late Summer. They join groups on larger lakes and move in numbers around 20. Youngsters do not necessarily … Continued
Submitted by Bruce Nystrom This might be the final report for 2015. I just completed a Lake John perimeter boat ride and I saw no Loons anywhere. This confirms my observations for the past week or so of no sounds … Continued
Submitted by Bruce Nystom The youngster in the Northern Nursery seems to spend more and more time alone. I can’t remember the last time I saw all three of the Family together. One of the adults, I assume the Mother, … Continued
Submitted by Bruce Nystom. Lake John Northern Nursery loon chick is nearly full grown now but is still lacking distinct coloring of the adults. He/she is diving and feeding on his/her own and spending more time “alone”. I am waiting … Continued
Submitted by Bruce Nystrom Our Northern Nursery loon family survived another beautiful and busy weekend on Lake John. The chick and one adult were near our dock at 6:30 AM today. The chick came up from a dive and swam … Continued
Submitted by Bruce Nystrom On July 30th, I observed both North and South Nurseries with Loon Families intact. No evidence of chicks flying yet; but growing well. Bald Eagles still cruise our lake.