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Originally Posted by ApS
Having summered many years in an area of relatively high Common Loon population, I recognize the short "threat-call" made by Loons. In most recent years, that abrupt call has been sounded for fireworks, Bald Eagles, and Ultralight aircraft. When that call is taken up by crows, you can be dead-certain there's a Bald Eagle overhead!
Photo credit, Vermonter Jon Winslow: That doesn't mean that Loons are defenseless against Bald Eagle attacks!
While I welcome the return of the Bald Eagle, making all those "snapping sailboats" a threat to the nests of Loons is " high-anecdotal evidence".
Has this "undocumented biologist" noticed the presence of boats that make artificially steep wakes for "lake surfing". 
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Sorry APS, but I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.
Anyway, have a nice rest of the summer!
Dan