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Last week's Loons

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Posted by JOHN ROCKWOOD on August 29, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Last week's Loons
The local loons were actively feeding a juvenile on Lake Massabesic.
This may be the only one to survive this year. :frown:
Posted by JOHN ROCKWOOD on August 29, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Adult male with the juvie.
Posted by Christine Adams on August 30, 2009 at 7:32 AM
Nice shots John! Yes, it is sad the number of surviving chicks this year. The numbers decrease each year unfortunately. Glad to see yours!
Posted by Jim Salge on September 2, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Hey John...Never made it over to the lake this year, but heard it was a rough year. You got a great shot of this chick though!

How long do the loons stick around for before heading out?
Posted by JOHN ROCKWOOD on September 2, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Hi Jim,
The adult Loons on Massabesic will be around until the end of October through mid November depending on weather. The juveniles leave a week or two after the adults.
A few more photos from that shoot. :wink:
Posted by JOHN ROCKWOOD on September 2, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Momma got too close!
Posted by JOHN ROCKWOOD on September 2, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Junior waving bye-bye! :toast:
Posted by Christine Adams on September 4, 2009 at 5:13 AM
Ooh! Love the next shots also, especially the close-up of Momma!! That's really nice with the texture on the head/neck and of course, those red eyes... Thanks for sharing!

:toast:
Posted by jamie pringle on September 4, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Some great shots John. Especially like the first shot with the water drops on the head and the fish in the mouth :toast: