Jordan Lake. Captain Doug and I were out in his boat when we heard the call of this common loon. Adult loons are almost always in pairs. This time of the year they have usually left Jordan Lake and headed north for their breeding grounds. This loon was by itself and it was calling for its mate. The seeking call this loon is using is very haunting. We can only hope it found its mate and then both headed northward.
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Out of the drizzly rain and gray mist this morning, appeared a common loon. They are back! If you are out at Jordan Lake at dawn or dusk stand very still and you might hear their haunting call.
Common Loon Returns
Jordan Lake. This morning with Captain Doug we found our first common loon of the season. It is very early. Usually don’t see the loons till about Thanksgiving. You will notice that the water was rather rough. If you’re at the lake at first light or just before dusk, stop, be still and listen … you may hear a loon’s haunting call.
Doc Ellen’s Evening Note 03/26/2021
Jordan Lake: I don’t often get to see the beginning of the breeding plumage change in the common loon as usually these beautiful birds have all headed north by now. The loon’s plumage patterns are startling and, yet, its face is wistful. I watched it for a moment, thinking about changes in all of our lives. May you have a peaceful night and dream with the loon who is probably hundreds of miles north by now.
peace and grace, Doc Ellen
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 11/05/2020
Captain Doug and I were on the lake, checking bald eagle nests and enjoying the beautiful autumn day. We came upon a small flock of common loons who were also enjoying the warmth. Loons are winter visitors here and their lovely calls can be heard in the early mornings and late evenings. Captain Doug tried to ease in front of the loons so I could get some face shots, but, the loons easily grouped, turned direction and then lined out and left us behind. They are fast swimmers and they left me and the little iPhone behind a couple of times too!
Jordan Lake: Common Loons
Jordan Lake: Loons!!!!!
I mentioned this morning that I had heard a loon and wondered how long it would take me to see one. Often it is days and days before I spot one. Well, this morning one of the State Park Rangers was watching through his scope and he found 3 of the common loons … but way out of the reach of my camera. Patience almost always pays off. Soon the 3 loons had floated across the lake and gave both of us a good look at their handsome visages.
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