Date: Saturday, June 26, 10am
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park – Moved to Almira Township Hall in Lake Ann
Per CDC Guidelines: Social Distancing will be practiced, and anyone who is NOT vaccinated should plan to mask.
Refreshments: Coffee & donuts provided.
Seating: *Bleacher-style seats available, or BYO chair.
A panel discussion will be held highlighting how several lakes in the area are handling their infestations of Eurasian Water Milfoil.
The loon nest was launched early this year. The loons arrived in Mid April and we were able to get the artificial nest launched shortly after. They started nesting on May 3rd. Gestation is between 24-28 days. Keep your fingers crossed that we will have loon chicks shortly after Memorial weekend.
This picture was taken by one of our lake residents, Mike Meneau from outside the buoy area with an 850 telephoto lens on May 16th.
The loons laid their 1st egg on May 1st but didn’t stay on the nest. They started actually staying on the nest on May 2nd so we assume they laid their 2nd egg at that time. The first chick hatched on May 30th and the second chick was on May 31st. This picture shows the chicks on day 2. You can actually see the size difference of the 2 chicks being born 1 day apart.
Unfortunately, we will have no loon chicks this year. The artificial nest was placed at the same location and the loons started nesting . Then Cristobal hit! It blew the nest across the bay; it ended up lodged at Harris Point. Now the question was whether we should move the buoys to the new location or move the nest back to where the buoys where. It was still windy the next day and there was concern that the eggs would wash off the platform if we attempted to move it. So, we left it near Harris Point and moved the buoys. The loons checked it out but whether the eggs had been left alone too long, or the loons might have thought it was another pair’s nest, they never got back on the nest.
Reminder: Due to Covid-19 and for the safety of our members, the 2020 ALPOA Annual Meeting has been cancelled.
More pictures coming.
The loons began nesting over Memorial Weekend. Keep your fingers crossed that we’ll have chicks by the end of June.
It’s that time of the year again and memberships were due the first of the year. Please don’t forget to renew your membership. A membership form can be under Membership Application. And thanks to all members who have already renewed; your continued support is greatly appreciated.
While this picture was not from this winter (the lake had not fully frozen by Christmas), I think it represents perfectly what people think of when they think of Ann Lake over the winter holidays. We hope that everyone is enjoying this winter and looking forward to another year on the lake. With a new year, comes the reminder to renew your membership to ALPOA.
The Summer Swan Song Soiree will be held on Sunday, September 3, from 2-4, weather permitting. Tie up near the sand bar. BYOBeverage and a snack to share. Join us in wishing goodbye to another great summer on Ann Lake.
