Loon Report

Evelyn Richer wrote tonight:
The family is nesting here in the Cabot nest.  They are sitting on 2 eggs again this year.  They were a little bit late to lay them. The first egg arrived on the 19th of May (the second one on the 22nd), and they should hatch any day after this Saturday June 13th.  We do ask that folks steer clear of the nesting site especially this year, as the barrier island has a broken cable and it is not giving them the protection that they are used to. Ray cannot repair it now that they are nesting. Thankfully, the nest is pretty well developed with foliage, so they aren't as exposed as you might think.

We have had frequent visits from the eagles, one immature and one mature eagle.  The loons have also had some intruder loons stopping by to make their jobs of protecting the eggs a real challenge.

Thanks to all for being great about giving them their space while they incubate.  We'll be sure to announce the arrivals when they come.

As for the West Danville pair, we had seen some interest in the old nesting site, but nothing has developed there as of yet. There may be another site somewhere, but it has not been confirmed.  --Evelyn

Thanks Evelyn - good to know we may have two chicks.  I've seen what appears to be an immature eagle soaring overhead a few times this spring.  Life is not easy for wild creatures - let's be sure to remind visitors who may not be familiar with loons and/or other wildlife to keep away from the nest and after the eggs have hatched, watch from a distance and give the family plenty of space and the best possible chance to survive.