Loon Togetherness

My favorite part about this Loon family is their togetherness. When the mom and dad Loon were fishing, the babies stayed snuggled together. When the babies were practicing fishing - mom and dad were close to each other keeping a watchful eye on their chicks.

Loon Family Album

I can't sing the Loon's praises enough of what good parents they are. It's so touching watching the family interact together. Often times I would observe the Loon father always looking back to check on the loon chicks while they were swimming across the lake.

Daddy is keeing a close eye on his chicks!

Loon Break - Meet the Belted Kingfisher

I know I've been posting dozens of Loon photos this past week, but I did see other birds on Bradford Lake. Meet the Belted Kingfisher! This was exciting for me as this was the first time I had seen this bird! Like the Loon, it also likes to dive into the water and catch fish.

Common Loon in flight

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
-Albert Einstein

Loon chick learning to fish

It's time for the Loon mom to observe her loon chick's fishing skills.




















If you look to the far right of this photo, you can see the loon chick with his head underwater. He was mimicking his mother and I believe looking for fish.

Territorial Loon

The Loon is very territorial and you typically won't find more than one mating pair on a lake that's under 50 acres. Sometimes the juvenile loon will return to its natal lake the following year which might've been the case in the scenario below. The mating pair is very protective of their babies and will go after any Loon they perceive as a threat.


Here is the Loon eyeing his invader.

The chase ensues!

I am gaining on you!

Gotcha! (He nipped the invader on the butt seconds after this photo was taken.)

The Loon invader is out of here!

And don't come back!

Follow the leader

It's so endearing to watch these Loon chicks follow their parents so closely.

Follow the leader!

Looks like someone has a leg cramp!