Our pair of loons on Clary Lake are nesting for the first time since 2019. This is a big deal! Their nest is in the traditional nesting area in the back of the large cove in the floating bog on the north shore of the lake. In the picture at left, the black head and white breast of the sitting loon is visible just right of center. I apologize for the rather crappy photos but I didn’t want to get any closer to get a better picture. Please avoid the area and let them nest in peace! If you do go over to take a look, PLEASE do not get too close!! Do not enter the cove. If you’re fishing, find another spot to cast your bait! If the loons are disturbed they will abandon the nest so please, be considerate and leave them alone to nest in peace.

The gestation period for loons is approximately 28 to 30 days so depending on when the eggs were laid, and if the eggs are viable, we might expect to see chicks (usually 2) long about the beginning of July.