Young Loons

There are at least two young loons left on Gillies Lake in Timmins. I have been watching them for weeks. I finally got close enough today to get a half decent photo. They will not get their full traditional plumage for at least two years. Loons are migratory birds and the parents have already left the nest and the lake. That’s so the younger birds will have more food. It was fun to watch them dive and swim. This little guy was about ten feet offshore as I watched him and I almost had to run to keep up with him as he swam underwater. But the picture was worth it. (click the pic for full size)