The First Loon!

[Lucky2Bhere]

A sure sign that spring is here in spite of the nor'easter. We just saw our first loon of the season in the open water by the shore of Braun Bay.

[CanisLupusArctos]

The TV was flashing more winter storm warnings, the snow was starting to fall, the wind was starting to pick up, and I saw this loon swimming in the open patch of water around Black Cat Shoals. He even battled the sound of the gusting wind by speaking louder with his telltale song.

[Lake Lady 6]

Saw our first Loon as well - by Buoy 48. It seems to appear about this time (rain or snow) every year. A sure sign that all is well.

[gravy boat]

Hi all,

We were lucky enough to see a few this past week on Winnisquam while commuting to work.

But today we saw something we'd never seen before -- we counted 27 (after 3 took off) loons, gathered a bit offshore (about 100+ yards). We returned and hour later to take some photos and they were still there, bobbing about, sticking close together. We need to download them -- I'll post them once I get them online.


GB

[phoenix]

i guess they didn't realize that winter isn't over for this year

[Weirs guy]

We saw one tonight on Winnisquam near Mosquito bridge as well. He seemed to be enjoying the snow.

[EricP]

My wife and I saw one on Winnisquam near the place thst rents the jet skis on rt3. I am also happy to hear they are back on the big lake as well. Haven't seen them in our bay yet, but I will be looking. Can't wait to see the pics of the 27 seen today