I knew at least one loon was hanging around but knew that they had definitely abandoned their nest site of many years running when they lost their eggs to torrential rains last month. What a thrill to find the family this morning. A red letter day for sure! ;-)
@tara11@tobi@todimf@sugarmuser
Thanks for your kind comments. Certainly been a fine day for me; both the shot I got, AND for the one I didn't get! Walking down in our wood and almost stepped on a young skunk. No pics, but then, I didn't get sprayed either!
@hollandcrew@sailingmusic
Al and Myrna, Thanks so much for taking the time to view, and your kind comments. I'm hoping for a back shot or two. One was on the back as I approached but then slid into the water. Time will tell.
@girlie@hudd
I'd almost like to go out sometime in disguiise; different kyak, clothes, etc. and see how they'd react. I'm convinced that after more than a few seasons they recognize me and that's why they allow me to get so close.
@dakota39@michelle58
Thanks for stopping in. I'd always thought of the "call of the loon" as a long distance phone call kind of thing. I'm realizing with this pair that they're often quite vocal even when only a few feet separates them.
Congratulations for making the Top 20! (I think I'm fond of Loons becuase they put me in mind of Kate Hepburn, and "On Golden Pond.") Terrific photo.Take care, Les
@glimpses
Les, Thanks for your note. You may know if you've read some of the other comments that , sadly, neither chick survived past about the first week.
Maybe next year?
It's so much fun sharing these moments with my 365 Family. Thanks all for stopping in and commenting.
Thanks for your kind comments. Certainly been a fine day for me; both the shot I got, AND for the one I didn't get! Walking down in our wood and almost stepped on a young skunk. No pics, but then, I didn't get sprayed either!
Al and Myrna, Thanks so much for taking the time to view, and your kind comments. I'm hoping for a back shot or two. One was on the back as I approached but then slid into the water. Time will tell.
Last year we had only one chick. Hoping that both survive to fledge. Stay tuned.
I'd almost like to go out sometime in disguiise; different kyak, clothes, etc. and see how they'd react. I'm convinced that after more than a few seasons they recognize me and that's why they allow me to get so close.
Thanks, Shirley!
Thanks for taking the time to view and comment!
Thanks!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for taking the time to view and comment. Glad you liked it.
Thanks for stopping in. I'd always thought of the "call of the loon" as a long distance phone call kind of thing. I'm realizing with this pair that they're often quite vocal even when only a few feet separates them.
Thanks!
Thanks for your comments. Considering how things turned out, I'm glad I at least got a nice picture or two.
Didn't know that. Thanks, B.!
Les, Thanks for your note. You may know if you've read some of the other comments that , sadly, neither chick survived past about the first week.
Maybe next year?
Linda and Jann, Thank you both for taking the time to view some of my work. It's nice to hear from you.