Two of our loon families chicks are now six weeks old, the other family’s chick is five weeks. Let’s check in to see how they’re doing, as well as seeing what a few other critters are up to.
I’m going to miss posing next week, I’ll be down at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair in Sunapee. I’ll have lots of new prints and cards, I’m in booth 725, stop by and say hello.
And, yes, yes that bee hovering above the swallow from my last post did survive to buzz another day. Apparently, I should have added that to the caption…. Surprising how many people were concerned for the bee…
The Weston’s remaining chick (on the western pond I’m watching) is doing well. There was an intruder in the neighborhood again, the parents were alerted and searching for him. I didn’t see any interaction with the intruder and the chick made only brief appearances while mostly hiding in the brush. There were a few other animals around.
I made three visits to the Eastons before getting good conditions for photography. The first two mornings were peaceful, this morning they faced an intruder.
The intruder stayed at the far end of the pond for the remainder of the time I was on the pond. I’m looking forward to getting back up to visit them again.
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Really nice photos. I lived on a beaver pond in West Glover for seven years. I loved it there. Learned a lot about loon behavior. This brings back great memories of sitting on the porch for hours watching them. They nested just off the shore on a large tussock.
I just love your photos, and share them with my grandchildren regularly. Thanks!
Really nice photos. I lived on a beaver pond in West Glover for seven years. I loved it there. Learned a lot about loon behavior. This brings back great memories of sitting on the porch for hours watching them. They nested just off the shore on a large tussock.
It changed my life!
Very much enjoy your photos, nature is amazing! We were out on the nearby lake to take loon chick pics this week, and take in the beauty.
Thanks!