Stuff you might not know about COMMON LOONS.

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@Jps3bs Жыл бұрын

You are a most fortunate man to live on a beautiful lake in Maine and be serenaded by the haunting cry of the loons. Great information and video Bob😊👍

@Bob_Duchesne Жыл бұрын

Yes I am!

@johntroy6323 5 ай бұрын

I live on a small lake in Ohio but I don't have any loons.

@franziska3798 4 ай бұрын

I love the sound of the loon, we have them in beautiful Ontario

@henry-thepizzaeater-morgan704 Жыл бұрын

I spent some time in Belgrade Lakes this summer in July. Managed to see and hear loons, it was really the highlight of my trip.

@davearchbell9921 Жыл бұрын

Love the Loon!! You're lucky to have them right at your place. Great video

@neilstafford4166 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Bob I always loved hearing loons. Great content.

@traciweerheim2134 22 күн бұрын

Wowza! I get to see an occasional Loon at Wilson Lake Kansas! Absolutely love the Loons! I would gladly live where I could listen to these beautiful majestic birds day and night! This is an incredible and informative video! Much love and peace to you on your beautiful lake 💞

@Bob_Duchesne 22 күн бұрын

They get so used to people and boats. Sometimes, we just talk to each other by the dock. But they DO call all night!

@leobachand8408 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video!! Excellent job as alway!! Keep them coming!!

@LynneH-ej6rx Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! What a magical place to live.

@aureaphilos 2 ай бұрын

I once was camping at Richter Pond in Groton State Park (VT); my campsite had its own put-in for my kayak. While I was out paddling on the pond, two young lions came flying over the gap between the pond and the larger Groton Lake; I presumed they were new to flying, because they were as boisterous as kids on a roller coaster! They flew around the shore of the pond until a long wait called them back. What a rare treat!

@TheAngieIshmael 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! The common loon is my absolute favorite bird and I'm so happy for anyone that gets to regularly see/hear them! I've lived in WA my entire life minus the last couple years and the week before moving from WA I decided to visit one of our mountain lakes for the last time. I've never seen a loon in-person before that day and God blessed me with a few loons on the lake that I've NEVER seen there - what an awesome parting memory of WA! I hope to live someplace with loons like this, thank you for the video 🤍

@CC-re1pu Жыл бұрын

Love, love love hearing these magnificent birds! Thank you for this wonderful video ☺

@Bob_Duchesne Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@RustyWillet Жыл бұрын

They are one of my favorite birds to watch when in Maine. I do enjoy the ghostly sounds at night , thank you for the great videos and content you put out every week. 👍

@christinestevens8463 Жыл бұрын

I’ve often wondered about the complex relationship between the eagle and loon. I once witnessed an adult eagle (on Little Pushaw) land amongst a group of loons, and then let himself drift back to the piece of land where his nest was. Bathing? Surprisingly, all of this occurred without the loons saying one word. On that day, there was a truce. That was such a great video!

@TheAngieIshmael 2 ай бұрын

Interesting!

@kathrynlervick8307 7 ай бұрын

I visit from Colorado to relatives in MN - where I have the pleasure of seeing and hearing loons. I'm addicted. Thanks so much for the info. I have a loon whistle and needed to be reminded of the distinctions in their calls.

@Bob_Duchesne 7 ай бұрын

Sometimes I have to sleep with all windows closed.

@raygiemza3690 4 ай бұрын

Knowledgable content and gorgeous footage makes for a truly wonderful video. I think you managed to convert me into a certified loon-atic (bet you haven't heard that one before). 😉

@NESscratcher Жыл бұрын

I started watching your video like what the heck am I watching? Then I got hooked by the knowledge and humor.

@Bob_Duchesne Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I just do them for fun. It keeps me amused. And the loons in front of my house are nuts.

@conniedunfield7601 4 ай бұрын

We had a few in the bay on Vancouver Is. loved hearing them. thanks for all your informative information!

@Nook747 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. Thank you Bob.

@frednorman1 6 ай бұрын

Great video. I was surprised to see a juvenile Common Loon diving the surf off of Monterey in Central coastal of California. I thought they were more of a Northeast bird, but no they winter along the Pacific coast as well

@SiPoSS88 Жыл бұрын

Youre very knowledgeable and your presentation is absolutely amazing! Documentary quality!

@MylifeofTao Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Bob! Thanks for sharing with us!

@hankb1604 Жыл бұрын

Nice story! For me, it is annually great to see (usually hear one first) the arrival of that first loon sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving along the MS Gulf Coast. They serenade late fall & all winter into early spring on quiet days as I kayak by at a distance.

@annashethar6704 3 ай бұрын

This is spectacular! How wonderful!

@reallyrandom222 4 ай бұрын

I love seeing them in Minnesota. They are amazing birds. Your video had some great footage too!

@svenleidenbach5332 Жыл бұрын

I am not a birdwatcher, but I just wanted to let you know that your shots look fantastic and I can tell that you put a lot of effort into filming this, also great audio in the bird calls!

@juliapetersen3944 5 ай бұрын

Please trade your lead lures for non-lead to protect the loons. Loons are twice as big as an adult Mallard with an up to 46" wing span. That's my little 2 cents. :) I love loons. Thank you for the entertaining and informative video!

@Bob_Duchesne 5 ай бұрын

LOL. I chaired the Maine legislature's Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee when small lead sinkers were phased out. I'm not in the legislature now, and you're right, there is still more to be done.

@frednorman1 6 ай бұрын

I recently saw a juvenile Common Loon diving in and out of the surf off the coast of Monterey, California. That’s surprised me as I always assumed they were a northeast bird. But according to Audubon and Sibley, they are also found on the Pacific Coast.

@Maine_Focus Жыл бұрын

We moved from Florida to get away from loons. Oh wait…birds…never mind.

@Joe-bh4vz 3 ай бұрын

Loons come to Florida in the winter.

@dancingtrout6719 5 ай бұрын

Glad They Accepted You... smiles

@barbaracole709 Жыл бұрын

I love their spooky sounds!

@neeleyfolk Жыл бұрын

I followed a loon once on a lake, what a great time.

@Bob_Duchesne Жыл бұрын

The fun part is, they know who you are and they do communicate. They'll tell you what they want and don't want. They're lots of fun once you get to know them.

@jeanmorin3247 4 ай бұрын

On our lake, on the Ontario-Québec limits, the battles of male loons usually take place at night and sound like a terrifying raucous cry of murderers that can last for hours. In the morning, it's all like nothing happened.

@Joe-bh4vz 3 ай бұрын

Loons come to coastal Alabama in the winter. They look totally different than when they are in the northern.

@Ashley-bi6rw Жыл бұрын

you have a beautiful home! any adventures your taking this year that I could join you on?

@johanneberube6682 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing 🌹

@Joe-bh4vz 3 ай бұрын

Loons come to coastal Alabama in the winter. They look totally different than when they are in the northern. They don’t even make any sounds here. They love saltwater.

@Bob_Duchesne 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I've seen them in Florida. Most Maine loons just pop out into the ocean for the winter. There's a LOT of them out there.