3 chicks
Thirty three people were involved in the count. Thanks to all who were involved, the Sept 2007 newsletter has additional details.
Statewide results can be found at http://www.maineaudubon.org under Maine Loon Project
It appears that 2005 was an extremely difficult year for raising young loons. Nesting sites which have been used for several years were not found this year, probably due to the extremely high and fluctuating water levels in May and June. One chick was found with its parents in the marshy area between Harmony landing and Passaconoway Point, but their nest was not located. As of July 26th, the family was still there. The other chick was observed riding on its parent's back near French's Rock. One more active nesting site was found in the Upper Pond near Perkins Landing... but no chicks have been observed in that area yet. There are two abandoned nests, one with eggs, on the two island near Packard's point.
Twenty nine people, using eleven boats, were involved in counting or observing from the shore. Thanks to all of you for another job well done.
Statewide results can be found at http://www.maineaudubon.org under Maine Loon Project
