Stuff you might not know about COMMON LOONS.

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  • Опубліковано 23 лип 2023
  • Common loons are very common in Maine. Loon life is complicated. Here's what they're doing and what they're saying.

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  • @henry-thepizzaeater-morgan704
    @henry-thepizzaeater-morgan704 8 місяців тому +6

    I spent some time in Belgrade Lakes this summer in July. Managed to see and hear loons, it was really the highlight of my trip.

  • @neilstafford4166
    @neilstafford4166 12 днів тому +2

    Thank you Bob I always loved hearing loons. Great content.

  • @Jps3bs
    @Jps3bs Рік тому +13

    You are a most fortunate man to live on a beautiful lake in Maine and be serenaded by the haunting cry of the loons. Great information and video Bob😊👍

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  Рік тому +3

      Yes I am!

    • @johntroy6323
      @johntroy6323 27 днів тому

      I live on a small lake in Ohio but I don't have any loons.

  • @davearchbell9921
    @davearchbell9921 Рік тому +4

    Love the Loon!! You're lucky to have them right at your place. Great video

  • @reallyrandom222
    @reallyrandom222 18 днів тому

    I love seeing them in Minnesota. They are amazing birds. Your video had some great footage too!

  • @dancingtrout6719
    @dancingtrout6719 Місяць тому +1

    Glad They Accepted You... smiles

  • @juliapetersen3944
    @juliapetersen3944 Місяць тому +1

    Please trade your lead lures for non-lead to protect the loons. Loons are twice as big as an adult Mallard with an up to 46" wing span. That's my little 2 cents. :) I love loons. Thank you for the entertaining and informative video!

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  Місяць тому

      LOL. I chaired the Maine legislature's Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee when small lead sinkers were phased out. I'm not in the legislature now, and you're right, there is still more to be done.

  • @frednorman1
    @frednorman1 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video. I was surprised to see a juvenile Common Loon diving the surf off of Monterey in Central coastal of California. I thought they were more of a Northeast bird, but no they winter along the Pacific coast as well

  • @raygiemza3690
    @raygiemza3690 9 днів тому

    Knowledgable content and gorgeous footage makes for a truly wonderful video. I think you managed to convert me into a certified loon-atic (bet you haven't heard that one before). 😉

  • @jeanmorin3247
    @jeanmorin3247 15 днів тому

    On our lake, on the Ontario-Québec limits, the battles of male loons usually take place at night and sound like a terrifying raucous cry of murderers that can last for hours. In the morning, it's all like nothing happened.

  • @LynneH-ej6rx
    @LynneH-ej6rx Рік тому +1

    Wonderful video! What a magical place to live.

  • @leobachand8408
    @leobachand8408 Рік тому +1

    Very informative video!! Excellent job as alway!! Keep them coming!!

  • @SiPoSS88
    @SiPoSS88 8 місяців тому

    Youre very knowledgeable and your presentation is absolutely amazing! Documentary quality!

  • @emiliadeino
    @emiliadeino 5 місяців тому +1

    Love loons and this video!!

  • @Maine_Focus
    @Maine_Focus 10 місяців тому +4

    We moved from Florida to get away from loons. Oh wait…birds…never mind.

  • @StaticRooster
    @StaticRooster Місяць тому

    The thumbnail is gold XD

  • @svenleidenbach5332
    @svenleidenbach5332 11 місяців тому

    I am not a birdwatcher, but I just wanted to let you know that your shots look fantastic and I can tell that you put a lot of effort into filming this, also great audio in the bird calls!

  • @neeleyfolk
    @neeleyfolk Рік тому +1

    I followed a loon once on a lake, what a great time.

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  Рік тому +1

      The fun part is, they know who you are and they do communicate. They'll tell you what they want and don't want. They're lots of fun once you get to know them.

  • @RustyWillet
    @RustyWillet Рік тому

    They are one of my favorite birds to watch when in Maine. I do enjoy the ghostly sounds at night , thank you for the great videos and content you put out every week. 👍

  • @pumpupjam9648
    @pumpupjam9648 7 днів тому

    You have your own Golden Pond!

  • @christinestevens8463
    @christinestevens8463 Рік тому

    I’ve often wondered about the complex relationship between the eagle and loon. I once witnessed an adult eagle (on Little Pushaw) land amongst a group of loons, and then let himself drift back to the piece of land where his nest was. Bathing? Surprisingly, all of this occurred without the loons saying one word. On that day, there was a truce.
    That was such a great video!

  • @kathrynlervick8307
    @kathrynlervick8307 2 місяці тому

    I visit from Colorado to relatives in MN - where I have the pleasure of seeing and hearing loons. I'm addicted. Thanks so much for the info. I have a loon whistle and needed to be reminded of the distinctions in their calls.

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  2 місяці тому +1

      Sometimes I have to sleep with all windows closed.

  • @hankb1604
    @hankb1604 Рік тому

    Nice story! For me, it is annually great to see (usually hear one first) the arrival of that first loon sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving along the MS Gulf Coast. They serenade late fall & all winter into early spring on quiet days as I kayak by at a distance.

  • @CC-re1pu
    @CC-re1pu Рік тому

    Love, love love hearing these magnificent birds! Thank you for this wonderful video ☺

  • @KelLaBranche
    @KelLaBranche 3 місяці тому

    Thx. Very cool. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

  • @MylifeofTao
    @MylifeofTao Рік тому

    Excellent video Bob! Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @frednorman1
    @frednorman1 2 місяці тому

    I recently saw a juvenile Common Loon diving in and out of the surf off the coast of Monterey, California. That’s surprised me as I always assumed they were a northeast bird. But according to Audubon and Sibley, they are also found on the Pacific Coast.

  • @DotSnedden
    @DotSnedden 5 місяців тому

    Great video! I too speak loon!

  • @NESscratcher
    @NESscratcher 8 місяців тому

    I started watching your video like what the heck am I watching? Then I got hooked by the knowledge and humor.

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, I just do them for fun. It keeps me amused. And the loons in front of my house are nuts.

  • @barbaracole709
    @barbaracole709 Рік тому

    I love their spooky sounds!

  • @johanneberube6682
    @johanneberube6682 6 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot for sharing 🌹

  • @grzegorzysoniewski8498
    @grzegorzysoniewski8498 Рік тому

    Super film!

  • @anthonypope2106
    @anthonypope2106 10 місяців тому

    My favorite bird call.

  • @duckypam
    @duckypam 2 місяці тому

    Life goalz

  • @louisswaim7024
    @louisswaim7024 Рік тому

    Delightful!

  • @Ashley-bi6rw
    @Ashley-bi6rw Рік тому

    you have a beautiful home! any adventures your taking this year that I could join you on?

  • @masnunnahar34169
    @masnunnahar34169 27 днів тому

    Loon 🎉❤😊

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl Рік тому

    They are cool 😎