Fresh Catch

A Common Loon feeds her young on Long Lake in Northern Minnesota

Nesting Loon

A Common Loon sits on her nest in the evening light

Tired Little Loon

Only two days old, this little loon is getting a ride on his parent’s back.

Time To Turn The Eggs

I monitored the nesting loons on our lake during their second attempt of the season. I documented it because our loons have not had chicks for several years in a row. This photo was taken during week three, late June. The eggs went on to hatch, and two chicks were born.

Yes, Please!

One of two loon chicks eagerly accepts a minnow from its parent. In this image, its only two days old, born on July 11th. I was amazed to see how much it can eat!

Loon Lunch

Napping babies

Freshly hatched loon chicks napping on their mother’s back

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology