Another Close Call
Our baby loon must have 9 lives. My neighbor called me at work because our resident bald eagle was dive bombing the loon and mom and dad weren't in sight. I told her to take the boat out and hang close to the baby if possible but mom and dad finally showed up.
Baby is big enough to dive now so hopefully it will be ok...….made it this long but mother nature can be cruel. |
I so wanted to hear that mom and dad showed up and kicked eagle butt...
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I think we will see less and less loons as there are more and more eagles. It makes me sad because I love the loons. I know the loons can be vicious too.
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Nature balances it’s resources naturally. To try and protect “your” loon chick is not only futile, but to some, extreme behavior that might even result in more trauma to the loon. Let nature take it’s course with no interference and enjoy it’s magnificence.
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Loon or Eagle
The way I see it the Loons are endangered and there is more than enough stuff for the Eagle to eat without dining on Loon and yes if it was an endangered fish and I could ward of the Loon legally I would.
Having said that usually a waste to post even when trying be humorous about the pro of saving a Loon versus allowing Eagle to feast on it without offending someone |
I see way more loons than eagles...just sayin’
The loon’s official status in NH is “threatened” not endangered. |
wildlife harassment
I love the animals too and encourage all to enjoy their majesty. Please remember that we must not interfere with natural predation. If an eagle is hunting a loon, you cannot interfere or you may be harassing an eagle. It may be difficult to allow animals be animals, but you must let mother-nature run her course. I understand the plight of the loons recovering from years past and the importance of keeping them safe. I encourage you to contact fish and game if you have concerns about any animals being threatened.
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So Much for "Balance"...
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As it often happens, I had a Loon pop-up directly in front of my sailboat Friday, who glanced at "danger", and dove immediately. (It didn't take its usual minute "break" to breathe, making it more likely to become a prey victim—although they can fight back). http://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/u...tack-bowlk.jpg A Bald Eagle would prefer to hound an Osprey to steal its fish. (Which I have witnessed, although I have yet to see an Osprey this season). :confused: Quote:
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In Canada, which has many clear lakes, Bald Eagles were also removed—but Loons have made their Endangered List. :confused: |
Tell those danged eagles to stick to fish. There are plenty of fish around.
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Inquiry
Does anyone on this forum speak eaglese? 🦅
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Why not join green peace and save a whale? |
Hmmm... hard to believe Eagles eat birds. I wonder if they taste like fish?
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Loons like to eat cute little baby ducklings, should I tell them to stick to fish also? :D |
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Listen to This YouTube Link...
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But really, eagles are mostly silent. :( But I did hear one making a heck of a racket in Florida—then, years later, heard the same call in Wolfeboro. Thinking, "That sounds familiar", an eagle suddenly appeared to verify what I suspected. :look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RArGl2vkGI Oh, and I would see an Osprey this morning, flying over Johnson's Cove. :o |
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predatory birds.
Wish we can educate them to concentrate on the invasive species such as rock bass!
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Calling all eagles, would you please eat only geese and rock bass. Any other fish are catch and release. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Last summer we heard frantic shrieking from a gull, and looked out to see an eagle just taking off with one gull in its talons and the other (its mate?) chasing from above, screaming and pounding on the eagle for all it was worth. The eagle let go of its prey and tried to shake the pursuing gull by flipping its wing upward, but was unable to. The gull chased the eagle right into dense woods by our cottage, where they flapped around before leaving our sight. One of the many extraordinary sagas we get to witness here in our quiet section of Winni. Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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