loon

Since we finally have a sunny day with temps already in the 70's I just returned from a very quick paddle across the channel to check on the loon. She is still there and patiently awaiting the arrival of her two chicks. It seems like it has been much too long, but I'm not a biologist. If you have been following her saga, she was off her nest about two weeks ago now for about five hours due to some heavy handed harassment from a pair of eagles. It was a cold and rainy day and the chicks may not have survived, but we'll see. I still have hope. Please be aware that I did not get too close and was careful not to disturb her when I snapped a few photos. The IF&W biologist should be checking on her in the next day or so too.