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It's been a great week at the cabin and I am looking forward to getting back on Sunday and catching up with all of my birdy blogger friends!
I was excited to find my Loon chick a couple days ago. He did have a sibling that hatched but sadly did not make it - I believe a predator must've gotten it. (I've seen a bald eagle in the vicinity.)
This baby is doing very well for 3 weeks old. He's already able to do shallow dives in the water. I'm praying the boaters and jet skiers heed the posted signs and are careful to watch out for him as he still can't dive deep enough to avoid them. I will have more photos upon my return. Hope all of you have had a great week!
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Awww, how exctiting! I have never seen baby loons.
LOL, I got so excited I spelled exciting wrong!
Been waiting on these it seems like FOREVER! I know you are so excited.
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I was hoping you'd have good news about the loon family!
What a delightfully lovely blog! This will be one of the few my entire family will be enjoying.
That's one gorgeous chick Shelley. You must've been chuffed to see it. I hope it makes it to maturity.
What a nice "family" portrait. I'm happy for you.
I've never seen a chick before either. Really cute!
He's so cute! I'm so glad you were able to get some pictures. Have a great weekend, Shelley! :)
Sweet !
Patsy
Lovely portrait of the family and such a cute chick. I'm looking forward to more photos.
Glad to see your Loon chick. Cute! I know you are excited about it.
What a precious photo!! I am so glad you got to see them Shelly!! He is so tiny! I hope he stays safe and grows up like his parents.
How wonderful Shelly,
sorry that one didnt make it..
Congratulations! It's a beautiful photo. Best wishes to the family.
Lovely family portrait - and great blog. I'll visit often.
A good looking family.I too hope this little one reaches maturity.
Blessings,Ruth
What a sweet, sweet baby and such a fantastic photo. It melts my heart to see the three of them floating along! I hope the baby stays safe...
I have a tear in my eye...such a lovely sight and I'm thrilled for you!
Kit
Good to see the next generation doing well Shelley.
Hope he makes it all the way.
Hi Shell---I've missed you. Hope you had a wonderful week. Glad that at least one baby loon made it. Hope it will continue to grow and do well.
Great pictures.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
What a tiny little body. Sweet family outing picture Shelley. I want the parents to get that little body raised safe and sound!
Shelley, your pictures warm my heart!!! Sadly very few loon chicks made it hear this year so I longed to see some young. Such sweet, sweet birds!
Awwww... glad you were able to see him Shelley and hope it makes it. :c)
How wonderful...I love seeing sights like this.
Hooray! I'm so glad we have a surviving chick. And what a beauty!
Great photo! That chick is so cute.
How sweet. So precious. When you have time I have to mail something to you, but I don't have your address. Sharon
Shelley, what a great photo! I'm so happy that one of the chicks has made it this far. Can't wait to see the rest of your pics!
Lovely little thing . I look forward to more from you soon :-)
Yipee!! I know how excited you must be to have found him doing so well!!
Just love loons and your pics!!
What a beautiful family photo.
AWESOME!!!!
I see he doesn't have any black and white markings on him yet. How old are they before that happens?
Looking forward to more pictures!
Great picture! After watching some little guys here go for their first flight in the apple orchard I am amazed that any of the little buggers make it!
The blue waters forms a beautiful backdrop for this bird shot.
What a cute little thing! His beak has a lot of growing to do, to look like the parents :-) I'm glad one survived.
Shelly: That is a wonderful capture, the chick with both parents. That is neat.
What a sweet photo of the Loon chick with her parents :-)I've never seen a baby Loon before. How exciting for you to experience them at the cottage!
Yea! Can't wait to see more!
I've been waitin' on this little fella and there he is! Can't wait for more photos...
Shell, what an AWESOME loon photo!!! I love hearing about your bird watching adventures and viewing the photos. You are such a precious blogger!!!
Hugs, JJ
Very nice photo Shelley!
We saw Loon chicks when we were on vacation but they were much to far off for photos.
Great image. So glad this chick is surviving!
That's so cute!
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The little guy is so cute...
I had never seen a loon myself until a few weeks ago in Alaska, but I was not close enough for a photograph. I'm looking forward to watching the chick grow up.
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