June 13: Great news! (a little tempered)

The great news is that there is a new nest in our bay with a loon sitting on one egg! Apparently the bird(s) have been nesting since last Wed or so and we launched our trusty paddleboat and slowly drifted into the nests' general area. After much patience, the loon got up to check what the heck was underneath her (or him, they take turns) and lo and behold, one egg!

The problem is that with all the rain in the area, is that the potential for the lake to rise is significant. The nest, as with all loon nests, is very close to the water and it would take perhaps another 3 or 4 inches and this nest would be swamped as well. The 27 (ish) days to incubate is a very long time considering the fluctuating water levels Lake of the Woods can experience.... we can only hope.

On a sad note, we checked out the "man-made" nesting platform and the last remaining egg is gone and the nest is almost disintegrated beyond recognition (not from an alien ray beam either) The theory that the crashed boat in their vicinity scared them off is my best theory to date.

To see more of my photos of loons and other stuff, check out http://www.loonphotography.com

Lastly, I might be putting on a gallery show in Kenora at the Sunset Gallery. I would have a weekend where I could show and sell my photos of my loons and landscapes. Anyone interested in a drive out to Kenora??