Loon week continues on my blog! Here's the father Loon giving a warning to some fishermen that were too close to their family. Loons need their privacy and space and can become very sensitive to disturbance. When upset - they will give their tremolo call (that Loon laugh - hence the phrase crazy like a Loon) and they will stand up out of the water and flap their wings to make themselves appear bigger. I am happy to report the fishermen moved on and the father settled down. It is best to keep zoom camera lens distance around the families. 
Little River in the Smokies
3 days ago
6 comments:
I'm enjoying this loon series, too.
glad the fisherman moved on and left them alone..
Nice shot. I went to a lecture given by a Michigan photographer, Charles St.Charles, and he spent a significant portion on loons. I have been fascinated ever since. The coolest things I remember was giving them distance and time to be acquainted with your presence and that the bones of a loon are actually hollow allowing them to dive deep in the water to get food.
Great image - I love this loon series.
Bird girl - thanks so much - I think they are so beautiful!
John & Birdlady - glad you are enjoying the Loon series!
Sandy - me too - I was getting close to saying something to them and then they finally moved on.
Christy - that sounds like a great lecture I would've like to have heard! I've been reading loon books and my loon ranger manual like crazy!
What good protective parents!!
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