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PROPELLER · 09-14-2005, 09:15 AM

I have seen several loons over the summer also but not in big groups as DRH did. From what I have read & observed over the years you are more likely to see larger groups this time of year because they gather together to migrate just like ducks do. I have seen ducks gather in large groups & practice lining up & taking off. Maybe that is what the Loons are doing also.

As far as the Loons not minding boat traffic, I also have observed this but thats not a good thing I don't think. As with any wild animal its not good to become used to human activity to the extent that they approach you or are not afraid of you. Its better if they are afraid of humans & they stay away. They are less likely to be injured or killed by boats. Also humans will not be able to feed them if they stay away.

It drives me crazy when I see people feeding ducks. Its not only because of hurting the purity of the water but they will not be able to fend for themselves if they expect hand outs

09-14-2005, 09:15 AM	#4
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have seen several loons over the summer also but not in big groups as DRH did. From what I have read & observed over the years you are more likely to see larger groups this time of year because they gather together to migrate just like ducks do. I have seen ducks gather in large groups & practice lining up & taking off. Maybe that is what the Loons are doing also. As far as the Loons not minding boat traffic, I also have observed this but thats not a good thing I don't think. As with any wild animal its not good to become used to human activity to the extent that they approach you or are not afraid of you. Its better if they are afraid of humans & they stay away. They are less likely to be injured or killed by boats. Also humans will not be able to feed them if they stay away. It drives me crazy when I see people feeding ducks. Its not only because of hurting the purity of the water but they will not be able to fend for themselves if they expect hand outs Last edited by PROPELLER; 09-14-2005 at 09:21 AM.