July 4, 2016 – We looked all over last week and never saw either a loon chick or a second pair of loons. We’ll have to try again next year!

June 29, 2016 – I am confused. Yesterday, both loons were off Harris Point diving and the nest was empty. We checked; not even any shells on the nest. But someone might have spotted the loons with one chick. Either the loons hid the chick for a couple of days, or we have two pairs of loons on the lake. Stay tuned while we solve the mystery.

June 28, 2016 – The loons left the nest on Monday night. There was a lot of singing in the bay and when we checked, the nest was empty. Both loons have been seen diving this morning so we don’t believe there are any chicks. But the loons did use the platform so we can try again next year.

June 21, 2016 – The loons are now three quarters of the way through the incubation period. I am not sure if we will have any chicks by the annual meeting but hopefully by early next week. Stay tuned!

June 14, 2016 – The loons have survived another week on the nest. They should be half way through their incubation period!

June 6, 2016 – So far so good! Other than a couple of kayakers getting too close to the nest (they went inside the buoys), the loons survived the weekend and are still on the nest.  Incubation usually takes 26-28 days so we are a quarter of the way there!

June 3, 2016 – The loons have been on the artificial platform for the last 3 days so it appears that have started nesting. The platform is in a location more open to waves and spectators. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE NEST AND KEEP YOUR SPEEDS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE WHEN PASSING THAT AREA. Stay posted to this blog. If all goes well, we could have a chick by the end of the month!

May 28, 2016 – The loons are exhibiting what appears to be nesting behavior on the artificial platform at the new location. The platform is not as isolated as the old loon nest location was in Mud Bay so it even more important for everyone to stay away from the area.

May 22, 2016 – The loons appear interested in the artificial nesting platform. We moved 2 of the buoys to the new location but left one at the old spot in Mud Bay just in case the loons decide to go back to their old location.

May 10, 2016 – With the eagle’s nest just off Mud Bay, it appears that the loons have decided not to build their nest in the location used in years past. We moved the artificial platform to a different area in hopes that they will nest there. The platform is now located in the southwest corner of the lake. The loons have expressed an interest so please keep away from the area.