First Loon

DRH · 04-15-2016, 06:45 AM

We saw our first loon of the season this morning near Minge Cove!

Merrymeeting · 04-15-2016, 07:11 AM

And the peepers are out too!

SteveA · 04-15-2016, 09:06 AM

I could hear a Loon calling off lake Shore Park yesterday. Couldn't see it, but it was calling like crazy.

windsail · 04-16-2016, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

We saw our first loon of the season this morning near Minge Cove!

That's exciting! Haven't heard any yet but can't wait

upthesaukee · 04-16-2016, 04:36 PM

We were westbound on rte3 west of Mosquito Bridge, and saw a loon swimming just before the NH motel. Woo Hoo.

rsmlp · 04-16-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

We saw our first loon of the season this morning near Minge Cove!

We have had flocks (if that is the right word) of two dozen here at windy point
near end of Long Island.

Winnisquamer · 04-16-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

We were westbound on rte3 west of Mosquito Bridge, and saw a loon swimming just before the NH motel. Woo Hoo.

Been hearing them in the mornings on Winnisquam.. Amazing echo in the morning!

Aunt Lula · 04-16-2016, 06:02 PM

One of nature's most beautiful sounds!

Slickcraft · 04-16-2016, 07:30 PM

One loon seen several times on the west side of Welch over the past week. Always nice to see them.

Greene's Basin Girl · 04-17-2016, 03:06 AM

We have loons in Green's Basin also.

Chickie · 04-17-2016, 07:47 AM

The great blue herons are back, as well. Saw my first one on Friday, April 15th. Just in time to file his taxes.

GMan_NH · 04-20-2016, 10:19 AM

This past weekend was like being in a nature center in out area. Saw an otter, couple ducks, Blue Heron, Loons, Geese and heard a Barred owl behind our camp. Seen traces of deer, but haven't actually seen them yet this year.

Winnisquamer · 04-20-2016, 01:08 PM

Took a walk up behind my house early this morning to listen for the loons. Stepped in a nice pile of deer poop on the way up, of course I decided today I would wear sandals. No bueno.

HellRaZoR004 · 04-20-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamer

Took a walk up behind my house early this morning to listen for the loons. Stepped in a nice pile of deer poop on the way up, of course I decided today I would wear sandals. No bueno.

At least sandals are easy to wash

lakershaker · 04-20-2016, 02:16 PM

We were out on the island this weekend, and saw a lot of loon activity - much more than I ever remember seeing at one time. There were several pair flying over and around our end, and then there were 2 individual loons scoping out the area flying low and fast. Wonder if they were trying to establish their territories. Also saw a pair of Mergansers and a large deer in WAM by the barges

SIKSUKR · 04-22-2016, 09:06 AM

Last week the peepers were singing pretty loud near my house.

04-15-2016, 06:45 AM	#1
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 1,687 Thanks: 1,203 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	First Loon We saw our first loon of the season this morning near Minge Cove! __________________ DRH

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SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	I could hear a Loon calling off lake Shore Park yesterday. Couldn't see it, but it was calling like crazy. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,600 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,461 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Winnisquam We were westbound on rte3 west of Mosquito Bridge, and saw a loon swimming just before the NH motel. Woo Hoo. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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Aunt Lula Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 23 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	One of nature's most beautiful sounds! __________________

04-17-2016, 07:47 AM	#11
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	Great Blue Herons The great blue herons are back, as well. Saw my first one on Friday, April 15th. Just in time to file his taxes.

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Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	And the peepers are out too!

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Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,308 Thanks: 1,227 Thanked 2,098 Times in 957 Posts	One loon seen several times on the west side of Welch over the past week. Always nice to see them.

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Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	We have loons in Green's Basin also.

04-20-2016, 10:19 AM	#12
GMan_NH Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 8 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts	This past weekend was like being in a nature center in out area. Saw an otter, couple ducks, Blue Heron, Loons, Geese and heard a Barred owl behind our camp. Seen traces of deer, but haven't actually seen them yet this year.

04-20-2016, 01:08 PM	#13
Winnisquamer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Winnisquam Posts: 408 Thanks: 72 Thanked 115 Times in 73 Posts	Took a walk up behind my house early this morning to listen for the loons. Stepped in a nice pile of deer poop on the way up, of course I decided today I would wear sandals. No bueno.

04-20-2016, 02:16 PM	#15
lakershaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rattlesnake Isl. - Simsbury, CT Posts: 274 Thanks: 91 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	Loons on Rattlesnake We were out on the island this weekend, and saw a lot of loon activity - much more than I ever remember seeing at one time. There were several pair flying over and around our end, and then there were 2 individual loons scoping out the area flying low and fast. Wonder if they were trying to establish their territories. Also saw a pair of Mergansers and a large deer in WAM by the barges

04-22-2016, 09:06 AM	#16
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Last week the peepers were singing pretty loud near my house. __________________ SIKSUKR