Loon Mom and Baby by taffy

Loon Mom and Baby

We can hear loons here and there across Beaver Island and we know that a family lives on Barney's Lake, but I hadn't been able to spot any until yesterday. They were too far out to photograph then, but today a neighbor called to say they were floating nearer the shore. I headed out immediately and was rewarded with almost a half hour of watching mom, dad, and baby float, dive for food, and nap (the baby). I loved this shot with baby Loon looking at her mom. I've tried for years to take a photo of a loon so was really excited for the opportunity today.
Thanks for your comments and favs on yesterday's frog! The waders really gave me a new POV for photographing them.
They really are hull down in the water aren't they? Sounds like it was quite testing to get this shot.
July 9th, 2017  
Oh, how sweet. They sit so low in the water! Lovely, how baby is looking at momma. You caught mom's red eye so clearly. So excited for your opportunity today. :)
July 9th, 2017  
Oh well done, how exciting for you. They would be difficult to spot sitting so low down in the water.

I love how the baby is staying so close to mum.
July 9th, 2017  
Beautiful shot of nature...Fav
July 9th, 2017  
Oh how sweet. What a lovely shot.
July 9th, 2017  
What a great family photo.They look to be an interesting bird with the baby being so wonderfully non-descript. I don't believe we have them here.
July 9th, 2017  
How exciting! I love loons and have never seen one. What an fabulous opportunity!
July 9th, 2017  
Sweet capture :)
July 9th, 2017  
Great capture
July 9th, 2017  
How lovely xx
July 9th, 2017  
Ah - the duck with the funny name! Great shot with the baby!
July 9th, 2017  
Sweet capture.
July 9th, 2017  
Great capture :)
July 9th, 2017  
Pretty scene with the baby!
July 9th, 2017  
Cute capture.
July 9th, 2017  
They have lovely markings. Nice that you are able to tick something off the bucket list.
July 9th, 2017  
True gift.
July 9th, 2017  
How lucky
July 9th, 2017  
Lovely capture, great nature image
July 9th, 2017  
@onewing Thanks! The baby swam right next to the mom, or else somehow seemed to be resting on her for awhile without actually climbing up. It was odd, but fascinating to watch.
July 9th, 2017  
Wonderful Taffy! I saw loons for the first time in Canada but wasn't able to get a shot. Such interesting birds. Fav!
July 9th, 2017  
Awesome picture.
July 9th, 2017  
Loons are so much fun to watch and how special that you got to watch a whole family. Nicely captured.
July 10th, 2017  
Adorable. I've never seen a baby. Glad you posted it
July 10th, 2017  
What beautiful ducks
July 10th, 2017  
Awww really cute photo of them. I've never even heard of a loon before. A neat looking bird!
July 10th, 2017  
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