It really dismays me to have to post this - I had hoped the instance of the youngster chasing the loon family with his motor boat was just an example of a kid not knowing any better; but this is worse because adults should be setting a good example for their children, not teaching them how to be bullies. Here's what Evelyn reports:

We’ve had another “harassing of the loons” today from an adult male with a child in a kayak … they were pursuing the loon family causing them to call out in stress (male yodeling) and the male also did the “Penguin Dance”… the worst form of stress visible with the loons… This guy was within the cove were it is posted to stay clear… the loons seemed to be smart enough to retreat to the cove for protection... the kayak had been ‘herding’ them from out on the main pond… but the Kayak kept on coming until Ray saw them… he told them they were harassing the loon family and to back off… All that the guy said in response was, “I know…” (Sometimes!!!) What a poor example this man is giving his son… Like you said on the blog, bring field glasses if you want to view the loons… If they are watching out for you, they can’t keep watch for their other natural enemies… (An eagle from above, or a large mouth bass from below)… We all should know better… but some folks feel the signs that are posted do not pertain to them! Thank you to all the vigilant loon watchers on the pond!!! Our loons are very fortunate to have such a protective group caring for their welfare.

Just a note… as fantastic as it is to quietly and peacefully paddle a kayak up close to view a loon, think of how frightening the kayak looks to the loon… the paddles look like large arms or wings flapping as they paddle along… and most of them are very brilliantly colored as well… A loon is alarmed more by visual stimuli than audible stimuli… so seeing this ‘large colorful flapping creature’ coming silently toward it is very disturbing… If possible stop paddling for a while if you find yourself facing a loon encounter… keep a low profile and just peacefully float… or even better, turn your kayak sideways and keep paddling… they cannot see both paddles (broadside) and the threat is not as alarming…