LOON PRESERVATION COMMITTEE NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2019

Kittie Wilson Photo DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Making Waves for Loons

aves and loons are not two words that ordinarily go Wtogether in a happy sentence, given that boat wakes can The Loon Preservation Committee be a significant cause of nest failures for loons (those no wake 183 Lee’s Mill Road, P.O. Box 604 signs are there for a reason). But the Loon Preservation Com- Moultonborough, NH 03254 mittee has invested considerable time and energy in creating 603-476-LOON (5666); www.loon.org ripples in the scientific community to benefit loons and other wildlife. One such effort that is turning out to be an effective The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) is a non-profit, self-directed and self-funded organiza- wave-maker is our paper with the dry title of “Population- tion affiliated with New Hampshire Audubon. level effects of lead fishing tackle on loons,” published in the Autonomous in membership and fundraising, LPC Journal of Wildlife Management in January of last year. works to preserve loons and their habitats in New This paper documented that lead tackle was a real and Hampshire through monitoring, research, manage- substantial cause of mortality for New Hampshire loons; ment, and education. but it went farther and disputed the common notion (among LPC Staff: some) that the deaths of these loons were unfortunate but Harry S. Vogel isolated incidents that did not seriously affect New Hamp- Senior Biologist/Executive Director shire’s loon population. LPC’s unequaled datasets on loon John H. Cooley, Jr. populations, productivity, and mortality allowed us to show Senior Biologist that, had the loons that died of ingested lead tackle survived Kellee A. Duckworth and produced young at an average rate, New Hampshire’s Center Manager Tiffany J. Grade loon population could be up to 43% larger than it is today. Squam Lake Project Biologist That would mean loons on a lot of New Hampshire lakes that Holly M. Heath remain silent and empty even now, after 45 years of concert- Membership/Center Assistant ed effort to recover our loon population. This paper has just Caroline M. Hughes been awarded a special distinction as one of the 20 most-read LPC Staff Biologist papers published in that distinguished journal in the past Linda Egli Johnson Special Assistant/Newsletter Coordinator two years. It also formed the major component of another Lin L. O’Bara paper, “Lead poisoning from ingestion of fishing gear: A Development Coordinator review,” published this past April in the widely-read AMBIO: Joan M. Plevich A Journal of the Human Environment, with two LPC authors Database Technician among a suite of renowned researchers. These two papers Bette J. Ruyffelaert will significantly widen the pool of readers made aware of Center Assistant this serious problem for loons, as well as other wildlife. LPC Board of Trustees: Spreading awareness of this issue among the public, Brian J. Reilly, Chair the scientific community, and wildlife managers and other Kristen F. Begor, Vice Chair decision-makers is important because we have already recov- Glyn P. Green, Treasurer ered two loons that died from ingested lead fishing tackle this Elizabeth P. Gable, Secretary year. Despite New Hampshire’s legislation (based on LPC’s Thomas S. Deans David P. Govatski data) restricting the sale and use of this dangerous tackle, it Sandra L. Helve continues to be a real issue for our loons. And we are work- Beverly L. LaFoley ing on that aspect of the problem, too (see article on LPC’s Arthur (Sandy) P. McGinnes Lead Tackle Buyback Program, page 5). Annie Montgomery All of these efforts, from on-the-ground grassroots work Jeffrey H. Patterson like Lead Tackle Buyback to the rarified air of published aca- Jordan S. Prouty (Honorary) Robert I. Rotberg demic papers, have one purpose: to end this avoidable cause of mortality that has been the scourge of our loon population Ex-officio Trustees: for too long and, in so doing, create the conditions to allow a Douglas A. Bechtel, NH Audubon President full and lasting return of loons and other wildlife to our lakes. Harry S. Vogel, We will continue to work all the angles and make all the LPC Senior Biologist/Executive Director waves we need to make that happen.

- 2 - LPC AFIELD Creating a Comfort Zone: Warning Signs for Nesting Loons

ow many mid-summer kay- deployed by Hakers, anglers, and pleasure- LPC staff and boaters have spotted from across volunteers at the lake a small white rectangle over half of all bobbing in front of their favorite loon nest sites blueberry picking island only to in New Hamp- discover on closer approach that shire. But the the rectangle is a floating warn- use of these ing sign, transforming the island warning signs is into a Loon Nesting Sanctuary both an art and with a bold-print take home mes- a science. Their sage: Please Stay Away. Some- effectiveness times there’s even a vigilant loon depends on watcher nearby ready to enforce how well lake the warning with a stern injunc- users—bound tion from the end of their dock. for their favorite LPC Staff Biologist, Caroline Hughes, constructs floating Around the state, these nest signs island or explor- “Loon Nesting Sanctuary” signs to deploy at nest sites and their guardians reserve a ing a new cove— throughout the state. necessary buffer for loons at their understand the most vulnerable ― perched on the purpose of the sign as they en- constrictions (like a narrow spot nest. counter it and change course, between an island and shore), and As chicks hatch, orange “Cau- steering clear of the nest or chicks. find a distance from the nest that tion: Loon Chicks” warning signs As the season for building and is ideally just beyond the distance are floated in some brooding placing these signs and enlisting at which the nesting loon shows areas to alert boaters. The float- the cooperation of lake users gets alarm—usually by lowering its ing nest and chick signs are front underway, here are a few guide- neck and head over the edge of and center in the management lines for their successful use: the nest. The sign distance should needed to ensure that a growing allow boaters to approach and human population and a gradu- 1. Sign placement depends on read the sign without disturbing ally recovering loon population the site and the loons. We want the nesting loon. Multiple signs can share the lakes, and they are a to minimize the closed area, take can create the effect of a barrier familiar sight: last year signs were advantage of natural features or without the need for further rop- ing. Ropes are used if boats are likely to come too close to the nest despite the signs due to the configuration of the shoreline or high boat traffic; otherwise, ropes are only used if signs are un- heeded.

2. Signs are effective because lake users know that they indi- cate an active loon nest. In gen- eral, we are careful to place signs at a nest site only while the nest is active. We remove the nest signs as soon as the nesting is complete and the loons and their chicks have moved onto the water, usu- Signs and ropelines create a necessary buffer for loons at their most vulnerable ally within a day or two of hatch- time ― perched on the nest. continued on page 4

- 3 - continued from page 3 ing. This protocol the nest site unadver- minimizes the time that tised and do not float a the cove or shoreline sign. But at many sites, is restricted and is part the protection the sign of LPC’s long-standing provides is a net gain cooperative arrangement even if they draw added Photo Courtesy of Mark Wilson with NH Fish and Game human attention. and NH Marine Patrol. Loon chick warning 5. Nesting and brood- signs are placed dur- ing area signs work ing the brooding period best where the commu- and are usually left until nity of lake residents the chicks are no longer and lake users have being brooded or the established a strong end of the busiest boat- culture of stewardship LPC staff float a “Caution: Loon Chicks” sign to protect ing season (Labor Day), and conservation. The chicks from watercraft and other human disturbance. whichever comes first. vigilant loon watcher on the end of her dock or ponds in Vermont, manage floating signs at 3. Signs must be safe the LPC field biologist where outreach and sign over a hundred sites on and secure. Signs are kayaking the lake and use have gone hand in over 70 lakes, so there never placed where politely checking with hand, found that nesting are frequently chances they will be a naviga- fellow paddlers as they success increased by 25% to help build the signs tion hazard. We use approach a sign to make at signed sites and by al- and get them deployed. cinderblock anchors sure they are aware of its most 50% at signed sites Thanks to all who at- with a stainless steel purpose, is an essential on the busiest lakes.) tended the two work- 3/16” wire-rope anchor ingredient in the success days this spring at The line or equivalent nylon of a sign. Word spreads 6. A set of signs, rope- Loon Center and to the rope. The anchor line around a lake about loon lines, and anchors takes many volunteers on the is at least 1.5-2 times as happenings ― a nest, or a few hours to assemble lakes who are involved long as the water depth. hatch—and about the or build, initially, and in the annual task of We put small squares of nest-site management. then another 30-60 min- floating and retrieving high-visibility reflective Where this local aware- utes to place at a nest LPC signs. tape on the sign placards ness exists, signs are site and also to retrieve for night-time boaters. especially effective. (For after nesting is done. ~John H. Cooley We use spar buoy-style example, one study of A vigorous network of signs that won’t capsize loon signs on lakes and volunteers and LPC staff at extremely windy sites, and the usual wooden signs are made to not be too top-heavy to prevent capsizing. Signs are monitored and tipped back upright or moved to a more sheltered loca- tion if they capsize.

4. Signs are not always needed. Will a sign draw attention to the nest and do more harm than good? In some cases, incorporating local knowledge of the lake “Loon Nesting Sanctuary” signs are replaced with “Caution: Loon Chicks” signs usu- and boat traffic, we leave ally within a day or two of chicks hatching.

- 4 - A Spike in Band Recoveries

ince late April we’ve seen an territory holding, the traits or majority are banded.) Accord- Sunusual string of five banded quirks we’ve observed while the ing to studies of loons in the Mid- loon mortalities, one after anoth- loon was nesting or brooding, west, this is the age when survival er. The chances of this happening the pouring rain on the initial rates begin to decline, especially are low but not impossible. LPC capture night a decade ago, or in male loons, as they are evicted monitors a few hundred banded the sheer longevity of one of the from their original territories or loons, and at an annual mortality “old-timers” on this list. Nec- killed by a rival. In fact, one of rate of 5-10% we’d expect about ropsy results are still pending the male loons collected in May 15-30 mortalities each year in that for several of these recent cases, showed injuries consistent with group. We know that we usu- but we do know that ― with a loon fight. In that case, and ally collect almost a third of the unfortunate predictability ― they the others that are still due to be expected mortalities in the whole include the first two lead fishing necropsied, we will have to wait population and that would trans- tackle mortalities of the year. It’s and see whether underlying fac- late to 5-10 banded loon recover- also not surprising to collect the tors like sickness or injury made ies per year, putting the recent victim of a fatal territorial dispute the loon vulnerable, or whether a handful in the right (or plausible) in the spring, as loons arrive on territorial altercation was both the ballpark. But collecting this series the lakes and begin to establish proximate and the ultimate cause of mortalities as known individu- and defend their territories. Four of the mortality. Stay tuned for als adds a depth of information, of the five banded loons in this those results in future newsletters. and poignancy, to the data. recent wave were male and, on To illustrate the pieces of these Each banded loon has a story average, at least 14 years old. loons’ lives that we already know, to tell. We know a small piece of (Loons can begin breeding by age see Figure 1 on page 6 of this it, a mix of anecdotes and actual three but are, on average, at least newsletter. data: their annual survival and age six at first breeding when the ~John H. Cooley

Successful 2018 “Lead Tackle Buyback” Pilot Program Leads to 2019 Expansion ast summer, the Loon Preser- known loon deaths since 1989. ible success. Between the two Lvation Committee partnered The lead tackle buyback pilot participating shops, 124 vouch- with New Hampshire Fish and program offered anglers the ers were issued. In addition to Game, AJ’s Bait and Tackle in opportunity to safely dispose of the exchanges, several people Meredith, and The Tackle Shack their illegal lead fishing tackle turned in their lead tackle without in Newbury to conduct a pilot and provided a financial incentive claiming a voucher! In total, we version of a lead tackle buyback to do so. Buyback participants collected 4,786 individual pieces program. The program, which were able to exchange one ounce of lead fishing tackle weighing ran from June through Labor Day or more of lead fishing tackle at a cumulative total of 29 pounds. 2018, was intended to protect the two participating shops for Every piece of tackle collected loons by encouraging anglers to a $10 voucher, which they could had the potential to kill a loon. turn in their illegal lead fishing then use to purchase loon-safe, continued on page 7 tackle (sinkers and jigs weigh- non-lead tackle or other fish- ing one ounce or less). LPC’s ing supplies. Our partners at loon mortality data has revealed New Hampshire Fish and Game that lead poisoning resulting designed and printed uniquely from the ingestion of sinkers and numbered vouchers, which al- jigs within this size range is the lowed us to track all transactions. number one cause of documented Analysis of the data collected adult loon mortality within New from these transactions revealed Hampshire, accounting for 44% of that the program was an incred-

- 5 - Braun Bay, Winnipesaukee 2009 male. Recovered May 19 on Mark Island, Winnipe- saukee. (See x-ray, pictured right.) Necropsy pending. Minimum age 13-16 years. Had been resighted through 2015 and possibly (based on a partial resight) through 2018 on original territory. Left leg: Red stripe/Yellow; Right leg: Green dot/Silver. LEAD TACKLE

Pemigewasset Lake, Meredith 2001 male. Recovered May 25. Minimum age 21-24 years. Beached and moribund earlier in the day, this loon had injuries consistent with a territorial fight. Interestingly, the female loon Purity Lake, Eaton 2015 male. (Pictured from this lake who was banded last year was below.) Recovered April 29. Minimum age seen within the last week, six miles away, on 8-11 years. Necropsy pending. Left leg: Opechee Bay in Laconia. Necropsy pend- Yellow dot/Red dot; Right leg: Green/Silver. ing. Left leg: Yellow dot/Blue stripe; Right leg: Green/Silver. © John Rockwood Paugus Bay, Laconia 2010 male. (Pictured below.) Recovered May 4. Mini-  mum age 12-15 years. A badly fractured ankle required euthanasia. Necropsy pending. Left leg: Green stripe/Yellow; Right leg: White dot/Silver.

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 Massabesic Lake, Ladies Island 2008 female. Recovered April 27. Minimum age 14-17 years. On Breeding territory through 2014. Necropsy indicated lead poisoning. (See x-ray, pictured below.) Left leg: Or- ange/Yellow; Right leg: Orange dot/Silver.

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LEAD TACKLE

Figure 1: Distribution and profiles of spring 2019 banded loon mortalities in New Hampshire. The minimum loon age is reported as a three-year range because loons can begin breeding by age three but are on average at least age six at first breeding. Therefore, a loon banded as a breeding adult has a minimum known age of 3-6 years old when first banded. The majoriy of loons are banded as breeding adults.

- 6 - continued from page 5 As part of the exchange process, we asked lead tackle buyback participants to complete a short questionnaire. The results of this questionnaire indicated that the lead tackle buyback program gained participation from both casual and avid anglers. The success of the lead tackle buyback program in 2018 has prompted LPC to greatly expand the scale of the program in 2019. This summer, we have improved the accessibility of the program by increasing the number of partici- pating retail locations at which anglers can exchange one ounce or more of illegal lead fishing tackle for a $10 voucher. Partici- LPC Staff Biologist, Caroline Hughes, inventories lead fishing tackle collected pating retailers were chosen to during the 2018 Lead Tackle Buyback Pilot Program. maximize spatial coverage of the state, with particular focus given indicates that illegal lead fishing and encouraging others to do to areas near lakes with high fish- tackle remains in active use. In the same. For a list of participat- ing pressure and a high number 2018 alone, eight adult loons died ing retailers, please visit http:// of documented loon deaths from of lead poisoning resulting from www.loonsafe.org. lead poisoning from ingested lead the ingestion of illegal lead fishing sinkers and jigs. tackle. Through the lead tackle ~Caroline Hughes Although the sale and fresh- buyback we hope to provide an water use of lead sinkers and jigs incentive for anglers to come into weighing one ounce or less was compliance with the lead tackle LPC is deeply indebted to the Alex officially banned in June 2016, ban in New Hampshire and C. Walker Foundation, Marjorie LPC has continued to collect loons prevent future deaths of loons Buckley, Howell Conservation Fund, that have died from ingesting lead and other wildlife. Please help us Marcia Steckler, and Nancy Wolf tackle within that size range since help New Hampshire’s wildlife for their support of the Lead Tackle the ban went into effect. This by turning in your lead tackle Buyback intiative. © John Rockwood

- 7 - LPC Continues to Focus on Weather and Climate Change

PC’s monitoring and research Lin 2019 will continue to inves- tigate how loon behavior, nesting success, and health is impacted by weather events and long-term average weather conditions ― or climate. This data collection is LPC’s first step in anticipating, adapting, and responding to what

is arguably the greatest long-term Photo Courtesy of D. Josef threat facing loons in New Hamp- shire. For example, this summer, LPC’s Caroline Hughes will be collecting a second season of data from nest rafts equipped with temperature sensors and differ- ent types of covers. This will help determine how vulnerable nesting An incubating loon will pant to regulate its body temperature. Extreme heat loons are to heat stress and what can force a loon to abandon its nest to seek relief in cool water. cover designs might help keep them cool. Additionally, LPC continued collection of accurate ences on phenology (timing of continues to sample healthy loons data on loon productivity, nest biological events) and nesting captured for banding, rescued initiation and completion dates, success. Through each aspect loons, and loon mortalities for nest failure causes, hatching of these climate investigations, climate-dependent pathogens and outcomes, and chick survivor- LPC’s historical dataset and New parasites, as well as for indicators ship—accomplished at each lake Hampshire’s 175-mile north-to- of potential environmental stress- and territory through the careful south span give us urgently ors like algal blooms, which are observations of volunteers and needed insights into how loons expected to become more com- trained staff ― now has increased are influenced by breeding season mon as the climate warms and importance as an integral part of weather and climate and what changes in the future. Finally, the LPC’s analyses of climate influ- that means for the future.

~John H. Cooley

ou may think that I am a visionary looking into a neb- “Yulous future, but I believe sincerely that if you neglect your opportunities now, within a couple of decades they will be gone.”

-Sigurd F. Olson, American Author and Environmentalist

he dramatic increases in LPC’s monitoring, research, Tmanagement, and education to recover loons have been funded by donations to LPC’s Loon Recovery Plan. For more information about the Loon Recovery Plan, or to make a donation, please contact Harry Vogel, Senior Biologist/Executive Director at 603-476-5666 or hvogel@ loon.org.

- 8 - 2019 LPC SUMMER FIELD STAFF LAKES REGION SEACOAST Henry is back for a second Owen graduated from the season after graduating University of New Hamp- from Tufts University. His shire in May in Wildlife and senior thesis developed Conservation Biology and land conservation priori- returns for a second season ties for important shorebird with LPC. His winter duties habitat at hundreds of included help with banding coastal sites in South and and releasing a rescued North America. loon at Odiorne Point.

HENRY STEVENS OWEN BRENNICK

MONADNOCK SUNAPEE Elaina just completed her Brian holds a degree in the first year at the University of Conservation of Natural New Hampshire in Wildlife Resources from the Univer- and Conservation Biology. sity of California, Berkeley. She spent the last three He has extensive wildlife summers working for the monitoring and surveying Student Conservation Asso- experience from mammals ciation which included work to raptors, primarily in his with sea turtles and plovers. home state of New Mexico.

ELAINA BADDERS BRIAN LONG NORTH COUNTRY WINNIPESAUKEE Sam holds a master’s Bridget is a recent graduate degree in Environmental of the University of Maine Studies from the University where she earned a B.S. of Oregon. Among his in Wildlife Fisheries and field experience is monitor- Conservation Biology. She ing and managing Piping acquired valuable research Plovers in Ipswich, MA, at and field skills during a one of the largest nesting semester at The School for beaches in New England. Field Studies in Peru.

SAM MOORE BRIDGET RE

SUMMER INTERN SUMMER INTERN Lynda is a student at the Isabel holds a master’s University of New Hamp- degree with an emphasis on shire in Wildlife and Con- lake recreation and loons servation Biology. Prior re- from Antioch New Eng- search at the Shoals Marine land. She returns for a sixth Laboratory on Appledore season covering lakes near Island, Maine, included col- Concord, as well as a few lecting data, capturing, and of her favorite loon lakes in banding terns. the Sunapee region.

LYNDA MOORE ISABEL BRINTNALL

LPC’s SQUAM LAKE region is monitored by Tiffany Grade, LPC’s full-time Squam Lakes Project Biologist.

- 9 - Welcome Tufts Veterinary Intern ― Olivia Pea!

livia Pea is a rising third year Oveterinary student at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She holds a B.S. in Biology, and has additional training in animal hus- bandry and health from interning at the Staten Island Zoo and as a veterinary technician assistant. A budding interest in pathology grew from her participation in necropsies (animal autopsies) as well as in clinical pathology performed in an animal hospital setting. This summer Olivia will be focusing on developing a com- prehensive loon anatomy atlas to assist with loon necropsies, as well as conducting a write-up on a rare case of loon intussuscep- tion (intestinal blockage affecting the bowels). LPC is grateful to continue the tradition of having a Tufts’ intern at The Loon Center during the LPC veterinary intern, Olivia Pea, gets acquainted with the wetlab at The height of summer and loon breed- Loon Center where she will be doing many and varied projects this summer to ing season! increase our understanding of loons and their challenges.

LPC is pleased to have a brand new Magellan Lead Care II analyzer for testing blood samples of healthy-captured and rescued loons, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor who shares a passionate concern for loons and the problem of lead poisoning in wildlife!

LPC contributed comments and data this year to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) re-licensing process to establish water level targets to protect loons affected by the Brookfield Renewables Errol Dam on Lake Umbagog (pictured left). FERC re-licensing only hap- pens once every 40-50 years. LPC biologists also work closely on other impounded waterbodies with dam owners, NH Department of Environ- mental Services Dam Bureau, and NH Fish & Game.

- 10 - Thank you to our donors: April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 ($100 and above)

he Board of Trustees and staff of the Loon Preservation Committee thank all our supporters for their passion and commitment to our Tmission. Every dollar and donation of goods and/or services makes a difference in our work to preserve loons and their habitats in New Hampshire. We regret that space limits this listing to monetary donations of $100 or more. Although we make every effort to be accurate, we would appreciate any notice of errors or oversights.

$10,000 and above $1,000 to $2,499 Sylvia Richards Frank Marinace Architect Alex C. Walker Foundation Anonymous (6) Mr. Peter Riemer Frog Rock Tavern Boston Foundation Peter Adams Robert E. McConnell Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Allan W. Fulkerson Mrs. Marjorie B. Buckley Mrs. Ellen Wood Barth Rockywold-Deephaven Camps Hon. and Mrs. Arthur J. Gajarsa Davis Conservation Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Beach Dr. Robert I. Rotberg Mr. Marc Gallagher Fidelity Charitable Gilbert Binninger Bob Ruggles Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gates Knopf Family Foundation Boch Center - Boston Samuel and Gail Murdough GE Foundation Ella Warren Miller Dr. Joan Boomsma Family Foundation Joyce L. Goerke New Hampshire Charitable Fdtn. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Broadhurst Hannah Sarat Golden View Health Care Center Preston Family Fund James B. Broadhurst, MD Shell Matching Gifts Program Joel Grade Estate of Betty Schroth Mrs. Vicky Brox Nicholas A. Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Graham Schwab Charitable Walter W. Buckley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smith Great East Lake Improvement Squam Envir. Preservation Fund Megan Burke Kidder Ambassador and Mrs. Paul Speltz Association Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tarica Dr. and Mrs. Peter D. Byeff Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Steckler Greater Washington Community Tosa Foundation David and Barbara Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stolper Foundation Nancy C. Wolf Mr. Mark Chaffee Mr. and Mrs. Glenn P. Strehle Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Green Mr. and Mrs. Woolsey Conover E. Clinton Swift Tom Gross $5,000 to $9,999 Conway Lake Conservation Assoc. Town of Moultonborough Dr. and Mrs. Paul Guyre Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Julian L. Coolidge Town of Sandwich Ann Haralambie American Endowment Foundation Spike Cutolo Unger Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hawkins Mrs. Widge W. Arms Mr. and Mrs. Robert D’Alelio Ellen Vail Jonathan Hecht Aubuchon Foundation Fund Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Deans Vail Family Fund Barbara Hendricks Bank of America Charitable Fund Deborah Dearborn Harry S. Vogel Mr. and Mrs. David Hess The Beach Foundation Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable Mr. William Weiler John Hilson Mark and Kristen Begor Foundation Robert White Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hofmann III Sally Searles Ferbert Kate Esbenshade Mr. and Mrs. Bruce G. Whitmore Irving Energy John Fibiger Harlow Farmer Ms. Carolyn E. Wood Irwin Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Grade Mr. William K. Faulkner Andrew and Irene Jay Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. A. Kelsey Bob & Liz Gabel $500 to $999 Jewish Federation of Cleveland Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Anonymous (6) Carl and Linda Egli Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McGinnes Mr. and Mrs. Peter Goodwin Jonathan D. Adams Karen Johnson Murdough Foundation Bryan Granger Mr. Keld Agnar Daniel Junius Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Taussig Mr. and Mrs. Chris Grant Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kahn The Plymouth Rock Foundation Joan C. Green Ms. Shaleen C. Barnes Katherine Kinnicutt Foundation Vanguard Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Roy Halleran Bill Bassett Mr. Barry Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Wiggins Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hamblin John Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Keough Dr. John B. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hamilton Blue Loon Bakery Mr. and Mrs. William Ledingham Brian Wruble Hampshire Hospitality Holdings Mr. and Mrs. Bud Booth Lemon Grass Restaurant Hilltop Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael Borkowski Mr. and Mrs. Duff Lewis $2,500 to $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bowe Lindsey Lu, Inc. Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop Brown David Litchfield Aubuchon Hardware Jay R. Monroe Memorial Fdtn. Mr. Ryan Buchanan Lovell Lake Association Steve Avery Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jeanty Mr. and Mrs. Lalor Burdick Martha B. Lowery Ron and Nan Baker Kevin Keenan Timothy Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lynch Jean Del Vecchio Mr. and Mrs. Carl P. Lehner Canobie Lake Protective Assoc. Mr. and Mrs. David Lynch Theresa Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. MacArthur Edward H. Chapman Sue Mackie Lenora Egli Tristan MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clemens Mr. and Mrs. Richard Margolis Equifax, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin Mr. and Mrs. John Codispoti Mr. and Mrs. David F. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Glyn P. Green Mrs. Helen F. Mathieson Jacquie and Ken Colburn Mr. and Mrs.Donald McCree Mr. Thomas A. Howe Mr. and Mrs. William H. McBee III Mr. and Mrs. Gilman Conant Elizabeth McGee Julianne R. Howell Mr. and Mrs. John McIntyre Cynthia Couture Mr. and Mrs. Neal McKnight Ms. Ingrid Johnson Mr. John S. McKinney Bill Crangle & Lee Webster Andy McLane Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lietz Network for Good Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Dargie Mark McNabb Meredith Village Savings Bank New London Inn & Coach House Mr. and Mrs. Guy DeChazal Peter Mellin Annie Montgomery Restaurant Karen Duggan Merrymeeting Lake Association Pinkard Group Mr. and Mrs. James Orr E.M. Heath, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Metzger Dr. and Mrs. Brian J. Reilly Overhills Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jeb Eddy Mr. and Mrs. John Mooradian Daniel Snyder Douglas Payne, MD Equius Partners, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Moore Squam Boat Livery Pleasant Lake Protective Assoc. Fiduciary Trust International Morgan Stanley Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Weatherbie Mr. and Mrs. David Preston Mr. Richard P. Fisk David Mourer YourCause, LLC Mr. and Mrs. James Prevo Ripley Forbes Nelson Law Offices Mr. and Mrs. James Nyce Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Corcoran Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knox Joanne Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Nydegger Nancy Crider David Kotz Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sigai Overhead Door Options Mr. and Mrs. Court Cross Lucille Lacombe Silver Lake Association of Mr. Jeffrey B. Parker Crystal Lake Improvement Assoc. Beverly L. LaFoley Harrisville & Nelson Pine River Pond Association Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. De Seve Mrs. Joseph Lahut Smartware Group William Puddicombe Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doretti Lake Winona Improvement Assoc. Beth Smith Raymond James Charitable Paula Doyle Marilyn Lamoureux Mr. and Mrs. Dudley R. Smith Endowment Fund Maureen Dryja Mr. and Mrs. Dave Larsen Betsy Snider Mr. Joseph Reilly Eastman Community Association Mr. Ronald G. Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Nelson C. Steiner Jane Rice Mr. and Mrs. John Edie and Family Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Leaman Brie Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ridgely Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Emory Mr.and Mrs. David S. Lee Mr. and Mrs.Robert Stewart Saltmarsh Insurance Agency Steve Ensign Karen Levitt Brenda Stowe & Steve Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sanford Michael Epstein Mary Liston Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sweetland Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schifrin Jennifer Esten Little Sunapee Protective Assoc. Taylor Community Ms. Donna Schmalberger David Fagan Long Island Bridge Campground Mahra Teikmanis Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Schwaegler Mr. Douglas Fais Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Lowndes Trinity Episcopal Church Mr. Tony Scotto Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Fay Mr. Roman Lubynsky Tiina Urv Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. 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LOON LEGACY SOCIETY Remembering Loons Now ― and Forever

he greatest reward for remembering the Loon Preservation Committee in your estate planning is Tthe knowledge that you are helping to ensure that the wild call of the loon will echo across New Hampshire’s lakes for generations to come.

To recognize donors who have notified us of their estate planning gift, the Loon Preservation Committee has created the Loon Legacy Society. We invite you to join a special group of people who are making a lasting commitment to New Hampshire’s loons.

have watched ‘our’ loons through many years by the lake. I’ve shared their joys and their “I travails but above all marveled at the welcoming calls which, for me, are inseparable from my New Hampshire experience. To be able to assist in assuring that the Loon Preservation Committee can continue its world-renowned work is truly an honor for me. Please join me in becoming a mem- ber of the Loon Legacy Society.” ~Arthur “Sandy” McGinnes, LPC member since 1977 Kittie Wilson Photo Kittie Wilson A Winter’s Tale: Two loons, two very different fates

s we watch the loons return- Aing to the lakes in spring, I’m sure many of us can’t help but wonder where they spent the win- ter. The limited amount of data we have on wintering loons from Photo Courtesy of Alex Constan New Hampshire can give us a general sense, but where *exactly* is any given loon spending its “off season”? We got answers from two of Squam Lake’s loons this past winter, and the answer from one has us re-thinking our re- sponse to where New Hampshire loons spend the winter. This is The Moon Island female in better days: here she is in 2012 with her two chicks also, sadly, a loon that will not be in Dog Cove on Squam Lake. returning to Squam this summer. Spotting banded loons on unpaired female who frequents male. Originally banded in Heron the ocean is difficult, so the few the western portion of Squam Cove in 2009, she had hatched 7 reports we receive are often of Lake, from Sunset Point to chicks and successfully fledged 3 dead loons. So far, the recover- Mooney Point. She had been a chicks there between 2009-2015. ies have come primarily from very productive pair member After spending the intervening the waters off the New England at Great Island from 2001-2008, years as a single, she was the states, anywhere from Maine producing an impressive 9 chicks paired female at Moon Island in down to Rhode Island. We did in those years. After that, she 2018. I could not have been hap- have one loon turn up in Long became a single, but was briefly pier to see her there. Moon Island Island Sound in New York, but the paired female at Moon Island had experienced a lot of instabil- that seemed an exception to an in 2016. Days after laying an egg, ity and turnover in the female ter- otherwise well-established pattern she was evicted from the terri- ritorial position over recent years. of New Hampshire loons win- tory by an intruding loon and has The female from Heron seemed tering in New England waters. been a single ever since. I will like just the strong and experi- Previous recoveries of loons from look forward to seeing her again enced bird Moon Island needed to Squam Lake have occurred in this summer and to know, with stabilize that territory. My hopes Massachusetts and Maine, with 3 a reasonable degree of certainty, seemed borne out last summer birds being recovered from those that she spent the winter off Nar- when she successfully raised a coastlines, plus the Little Squam ragansett. chick with her mate. With that male from 2001-2016 (originally The likely sighting of this pair, Moon Island looked set to banded on Squam in 1999) was Squam female alive and well in be a stable, successful territory found dead in March 2017 in Rhode Island was particularly for years to come. The news from Gloucester, MA. welcome news after what had New Jersey ended those hopes. One of Squam’s loons this win- preceded it. Right before Christ- And southern New Jersey of all ter apparently put another line on mas, we received a report that the places—the location was shocking the map between New Hampshire female from Moon Island in 2018 in itself, hundreds of miles south and the New England coast. This had been picked up beached in of any previously-documented report was in the welcome form Cape May, New Jersey, on No- wintering New Hampshire loons. of a live, healthy, foraging loon vember 30th and subsequently However, transmitters placed off Narragansett, Rhode Island, in died at a wildlife rehabilitation on loons from Maine have docu- mid-February. Based on the de- center. This was devastating mented them wintering as far scription from an observer expe- news: to lose one of Squam’s south as the Chesapeake, so per- rienced with band sightings, the loons was bad enough, but I had haps this is less unusual than it at most likely match is a currently pinned a lot of hope on this fe- first appears. Part of the problem

- 16 - collected in New Hampshire. I yond as a result of her death. was waiting anxiously for the di- So it was a winter full of news agnosis, expecting some strange, from Squam’s loons, and we coastal-related cause of death. learned a lot: we got two impor- Sadly, the answer from Dr. Pokras tant new data points of where was all too common and all too New Hampshire’s loons spend upsetting: lead poisoning from an the winter, one of which changed ingested lead fishing jig. Another our understanding of this sub- Squam loon, gone due to lead ject; we glimpsed one loon living tackle. the life a loon should live in the The only question remains, winter; and we were reminded where did she get it from? The of the devastating effects of lead jig size and type could be used fishing tackle on loons, even when on either freshwater or saltwa- we were least expecting it. And ter: it was not one of the large I learned what happened to this saltwater jigs. She was picked up loon: thanks to LPC’s banding ef- The x-ray of the Moon Island female November 30th, and lead poison- forts and the foresight of a wild- after she was recovered this past ing will kill a loon approximately life rehabilitator to save the body November in Cape May, New Jersey. 2-4 weeks after ingestion. Loons of this banded loon, I will not The red circle indicates the lead jig- with chicks are more likely to be wondering why she does not head that poisoned her. stay on the freshwater lakes with return this summer—and I will their chicks longer into the fall, know to look for any effects of is our limited data and the limited oftentimes into November. We her absence in Squam’s ongoing number of reports we get of win- will never know whether this jig social and territorial instability tering loons. In any case, she cer- came from one of her last meals this summer. A “Winter’s Tale” tainly set a record for New Hamp- on Squam, one of her first meals indeed, with two very different shire and proved once again how in Cape May, or from somewhere endings… much we have to learn about loon in between. Regardless, it is an- ~Tiffany Grade biology and life history. other Squam loon, another New But there was a more immedi- Hampshire loon, whose life was ate question in my mind: why cut short by lead fishing tackle, We thank Vicki Schmidt of Barns- did she die? I set about trying leaving me sad for her life lost, boro, New Jersey, for collecting and to track down more information upset at the reason for it, and caring for the Moon Island female about what happened to her, and worried about what this means and for sending her back to us for I finally made contact with the for the Moon Island territory and necropsy. And we thank Dr. Mark wildlife rehabilitator who had the potential for more territorial Pokras and the Cummings School of collected her. She told me that the instability among Squam’s loon Veterinary Medicine at Tufts Uni- loon had died within 12 hours of population this summer and be- versity for performing the necropsy. being picked up from the beach and that she still had the body and would send it back to me. She told me she had never had a banded loon before, so she saved it, figuring somebody would want it back. Boy, did I ever—at least we now had a chance to learn

what happened. Kittie Wilson Photo I handed the loon off to the experienced hands of Dr. Mark Pokras of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, who has necropsied thousands of dead loons and the Colored leg bands are visible on this wintering loon feasting on a crab in vast majority of the dead loons Biddeford Pool, Maine.

- 17 - Meet the Stars of LPC’s 2019 Loon Cam

or the sixth year in a row, LPC Fis streaming live footage of loons nesting in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Our loon cam has become a world-wide phenomenon in recent years, with viewers in all 50 states and over 200 countries. Last year LPC streamed two separate nesting pairs back-to-back, with high definition video capturing the entire nesting process. This year we will once again live stream two nests, and viewers will have a front row seat to watch the trials and tribulations that nesting loons The leg bands on the male of the 2019 “Loon Cam 1” nest are visible as he experience during their month- slips into the water to get some relief from biting black flies. long incubation period. The loons on our loon cams have no easy enraptured so many viewers one of just 13 loons in our state task ahead if they hope to hatch across the globe, and how do we known to be over the age of 20. and raise chicks—they will have know so much about their repro- Her mate may be just as old as she to overcome many threats, includ- ductive history? Both members is; however, because he was only ing swarms of black flies, swelter- of both loon cam pairs are banded banded in 2014, we cannot know ing summer temperatures, op- with unique combinations of for sure. What we can confirm is portunistic predators, and human color bands, so LPC has been that he is at least eight years old, disturbance. able to track them over the years. but is most likely 11 years old or Veteran loon cam viewers In doing so, we have compiled more. know our 2019 loon cam pairs detailed information about them, In the 21 years since she was well, as both pairs have been their partners, and their repro- first banded, the female from loon featured on our loon cam in past ductive output. LPC’s first loon cam 1 has continued to breed on years. We have been broadcasting cam of the summer stars a female the same territory. In that time, the same pair at the first loon cam loon originally banded in 1998 she has hatched a total of 17 location since 2014. In the five and her partner, a male who was chicks, at least six of which were years since we began live stream- first banded in 2014. We are only fathered by her current mate. ing their nest, these loons have able to capture and band loons While we only know with cer- successfully fledged six chicks when they have chicks, and the tainty that these two loons have together. Though the pair from minimum age at which a loon can been a pair since 2014 when the our second loon cam location has successfully breed is three years. male was first banded, it is pos- not been together as long (they Because of this, we know that all sible that they have been together were first documented together loons that we band as adults are, much longer. Prior to the male in 2017 and first featured on our at minimum, three years old at being banded in 2014, the loon loon cam in 2018), they have had the time of their banding. The cam 1 female had been paired an impressive track record as well. webcam female was originally with an unbanded male since In the two years they have been banded 21 years ago, so we know 1999. There is a chance (though it together, these loons have fledged that she is, at minimum, 24 years is impossible to confirm) that this two chicks. That is an impressive old; however, because most loons pair has been breeding together feat for both of these pairs, as the don’t actually breed until they are for two decades! At press time, average reproductive rate for loon six years old, it is more likely that they were incubating two eggs. pairs in New Hampshire is one this female is 27 or older! She is We hope that their long history of chick fledged every other year. one of the oldest loons of known success continues this summer! Who are these loons that have age residing in New Hampshire, LPC’s second loon cam of the

- 18 - summer features loons that we know less about. The female of LPC Hosts 30th Annual Northeast Loon Study the pair was first banded in 2017 and has been partnered with her Working Group at The Loon Center current mate ever since. The n March 21st-22nd, the topics addressed over two inten- male of the pair was first banded OLoon Preservation Commit- sive days. LPC staff presented in 2006, on a territory bordering tee hosted the 30th Northeast latest findings of our research on the one on which he now resides. Loon Study Working Group contaminants in inviable loon During the time that he remained (NELSWG) meeting at The Loon eggs collected from failed nests, on that neighboring territory, Center. Thirty meetings speaks our ongoing research on the ef- his rate of reproductive success to the longevity and success of fects of increasing temperatures was slightly lower than the New this group that was formed to and precipitation on loons, and Hampshire average, fledging just provide a forum for researchers preliminary results of our work four chicks during the period from throughout the northeastern on the effects of different nest- from from 2007-2016. However, states, the eastern Canadian prov- ing raft covers on mitigating heat since 2017 when this male settled inces, and beyond to share find- stress on nesting loons. We also on his current territory and paired ings about the biology and life shared results of our wildly suc- up with his current mate, he has history of loons; discuss threats cessful Lead Tackle Buyback pilot fledged two chicks in two years— to loon populations; and work to program, and plans to dramatical- double the New Hampshire address challenges facing loons ly expand that program this year average. Will this pair nest again through management and public to inspire other organizations to this summer and continue their education. Meeting as a group expand that effort to other states. two-year success streak? Tune in allows researchers and state-wide NELSWG continues to pro- to find out at https://www.loon. organizations like LPC to place vide an invaluable opportunity to org/looncam.php! their findings into a larger region- exchange findings and ideas with al context, and facilitates in-depth our peers and peer groups and ~Caroline Hughes discussions about priorities for hone our monitoring, research, new research and new collabora- management, and educational tions to benefit loons. activities to assure the best out- The subjects covered at the comes for loons in New Hamp- f you think you’re too small to meeting were nearly as diverse as shire and beyond. Ihave an impact, try going to the participants, with a total of 30 sleep with a mosquito. presentations and discussion ~Harry Vogel

Remembering John Lanier e were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Lanier on WMarch 4, 2019. John first joined the ranks of LPC as a member of its Policy Committee in 1987. At the time, he was employed as the Forest Wildlife Biologist for the White Mountain National Forest. His invaluable advice on technical and research issues evolved into a formal Technical Committee to help guide LPC’s research, monitoring, and management efforts. He would serve on that Committee, including as Chair, through 2009. His personable and soft-spoken nature complemented a talent for persuading people and agencies to work together to preserve our natural places. At the same time, he had little patience for bureaucracies and was well known, and much respected, for a no-nonsense attitude that put our natural resources first and all of the “politics and baloney” second. LPC was very fortunate to have someone with John’s unique skills and passion for wildlife and natural areas working on behalf of loons in New Hamp- shire. But we were especially blessed to call John our friend.

- 19 - LOON PRESERVATION COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

LPC Welcomes Two Birdathon/Bloomathon Numbers New Trustees Down Due to Cold, Wet Spring

he Loon Preservation Com- t was a quiet year for the annual Tmittee is delighted to wel- ITamworth area Birdathon/ come two new Trustees to the Bloomathon but not for lack of LPC Board—David Govatski and effort! A cool, wet May delayed Jeff Patterson. blooms and spring migrants. This David Govatski and his wife, annual rite of spring was founded Kathi, live in Jefferson, NH, by the late Bette Steele, and is where he is self-employed as a the longest, continually-running Naturalist. He spent the past sev- count of its kind in New Hamp- eral summers as a ship naturalist shire ― a great incentive to carry in Alaska, British Columbia, and on the tradition! Iceland on small expedition ships. Ned Beecher, Chris Clyne, Greater Yellowlegs He also works with tour compa- Lucy Gatchell, Tiffany Grade, nies presenting programs and Lynne Hart, Ken Klapper, Jane The final count for the 2019 leading field trips in New Eng- Rice, Tin Mountain/Cold River Birdathon/Bloomathon was 155 land and the Canadian Maritime Band Campers, and Tony Vaz- birds and blooms. Not a banner Provinces. David retired from the zano made up the “Bird Team.” year (204 being the current record US Forest Service after a 33-year They counted 109 species in all ― set in 2013) but indicative of a de- career as a Fire Management most of the certainties but no sur- layed spring in the Lakes Region. Officer, Forester, and Silvicultur- prises. Greater Yellowlegs were Many thanks to the Lakes Re- ist. He first became interested in seen in two places, and Wood gion Chapter of New Hampshire loons in 1980 while monitoring Thrushes were almost common Audubon for hosting this event loon territories on the Ottawa the day of the count. each year and for sharing the pro- National Forest in Michigan. The “Bloom Team” included ceeds from pledges with LPC; and Jeff Patterson enjoys spend- Ingrid Albee, Ned Beecher, to the intrepid volunteers who ing as much time as possible on Amy Carter, Chris Clyne, John scoured Tamworth and contigu- Squam Lake with his wife, Eloise, Cooley, Lucy Gatchell, and Jane ous towns in search of birds and and their four children. He was Rice. They counted 46 blooms blooms. And a special note of recruited to serve on the LPC (as compared to 84 in 2018). This thanks to Jane Rice for bringing Board by his Squam neighbor was the first time since 2002 that the teams out of hibernation and and friend, Sandy McGinnes. He Bloodroot and Yellow Violet were reminding them that, despite the is currently the Chief Financial among the blooms counted. weather, spring has arrived! Officer of SoundHouse, LLC, a company which acquires and owns music rights. When not on Squam Lake, he and his family re- side in Lincoln, MA. In addition ANNUAL LOON CENSUS to LPC, Jeff serves on the boards SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019 of the Noble and Greenough 8AM - 9AM School and Codman Community Farms. The Board of Trustees is fortu- nate to recruit two such dedicated and diverse talents to help advise and support LPC staff in their ef- forts to protect New Hampshire’s CENSUS FORM ENCLOSED loons. (SEE PAGE 23) ~Linda Egli Johnson

- 20 - SUMMER BULLETIN BOARD

Summer Nature Talks: Thursday evenings at 7:00pm, July 11 - August 22; FREE

Annual Loon Census: Saturday, July 20; 8am - 9am A one-hour, state-wide count of loons on New Hampshire lakes and ponds. See census form on page 23 for instructions. Contact [email protected] with questions.

Loon Festival: Saturday, July 20; 10am - 2pm; FREE Come by The Loon Center for loon-themed arts & crafts, face painting, balloon sculptures by Mo, educational loon slide shows, live animals and exhibits, music, refreshments & more!

Carl Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament: Monday, August 19; 7am-2pm; $100 per golfer A fun morning of golf at Ridgewood Country Club. Grand prizes and exclusive raffle. Breakfast and lunch included. Pre-register by August 12.

LPC Annual Meeting: Thursday, August 22; 6:45pm You are also welcome to attend the volunteer potluck dinner at 5:30pm and/or the end-of-season loon report immediately following the Annual Meeting (see page 22). Contact [email protected].

We will not be holding our Annual Gala & Auction this summer but are actively working on a new and improved gala to be unveiled next summer!

“Yakking for Loons” Lays Down its Paddles

fter seven great years of Linda and Joanne are both Apaddling, camaraderie, and grandparents now which has a fabulous boxed lunch, “Yak- changed the course of their king for Loons” is laying down lives—in a most wonderful way! its paddles. The brainchild of Their incredible dedication of neighbors and LPC members, time and passion made this event Linda Allen and Joanne Chesley, grow from 34 paddlers the first “Yakking” had become a much year to a record 72 paddlers! And anticipated annual event. Regis- Curt Chesley remains the reigning tration fees and pledges support- champion of fundraising for the ed LPC, while a flotilla of “yak- event. Thank you Curt! kers” paddled Green’s Basin on In addition to Linda and Winnipesaukee in search of loons. Joanne, our thanks go out to the Paddlers were rewarded for their event sponsors ― Curt’s Caterers efforts with a bountiful boxed and Irving Energy ― and to the lunch donated by Joanne and hus- Allen and Chesley families for band, Curt, of Curt’s Caterers. their tireless support! Linda Allen and Joanne Chesley

- 21 - Summer 2019 Nature Talk Series at The Loon Center 183 Lee’s Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH

Thursdays, 7:00pm w Admission Free w Donations Appreciated

July 11 Rick Libby ― The Wildlife of New Hampshire Rick Libby has been photographing wildlife for over 40 years during which time he has developed a rather unique approach to wildlife photography. Forsaking a tripod, most of his work is done from a kayak or using a monopod. Rick works to photograph wildlife, whether they be on land, water, or in the air, living their lives with as little disruption as possible.

July 18 Ben Kilham ― What Bears Have Taught Me About Being Human Black bears, thought to be solitary, have a different type of social behavior that possibly parallels early hu- man behavior. They show evidence of reciprocal altruism, matri-linear hierarchy, and a mix of intentional and emotional communication. Ben has been the focus of several news articles and documentaries, including National Geographic’s A Man Among Bears and Animal Planet’s Papa Bear.

July 2 SLNSC Naturalist ― Creatures of the Night How do wild animals find food in the dark or escape predators? You don't have to stay up late to get a close look at elusive nocturnal creatures. Meet three live creatures of the night with a Squam Lake Natural Science Center naturalist to learn surprising details about the adaptations that make them well suited for night life.

August 1 Marc Stowbridge ― Astronomy for Birders After the birds have gone to roost, there is still much to see! Past president of the New Hampshire Astronomi- cal Society and volunteer educator for the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Program, Marc will discuss using binoculars and spotting scopes, as well as planetarium software, for astronomical viewing. Come learn about how a birder’s tools of the trade can be used to view the wonders of the night sky.

August 8 Jim Vernon ― Geology of the Lakes Region The landscape we see today in the Lakes Region has evolved over hundreds of millions of years. From ancient volcanoes to inundation by shallow seas, to mile-thick sheets of glacial ice, to present day climate change, this part of New Hampshire has a long and dynamic history. This program will summarize some of the high- lights of this long geologic history.

August 15 Diane Hime ― Rehabilitating Raptors A wildlife rehabilitator in New York state for 10 years, Diane specializes in fox, porcupines, fawns, and raptors. A Red-Tailed Hawk, Barred Owl, and a Great Horned Owl will be among her guests. She will discuss the unique characteristics of each species and what’s involved in their rehabilitation.

August 22 John Rockwood & Harry Vogel ― LPC End of Season Report Wildlife photographer John Rockwood will share images of two local Common Loon families, from their ar- rival in spring through August. LPC Senior Biologist/Executive Director, Harry Vogel, will present trends in New Hampshire’s loon population and preliminary statistics on how loons fared this year. Save paper and send us your sightings on-line! You can submit this form at www.loon.org/census.php New Hampshire Loon Census Saturday, 20 July 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Lake: ______Town: ______

Observer(s): ______

Telephone:______E-mail:______

Address: ______

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Total number of people in party: ______

Observations:

Time # Adults # Chicks # Immatures *Location/Direction

Example 8:17 1 AD Flew in from east

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TOTALS

Please note any bald eagle sightings during this hour & the loons’ response (i.e. vocalizations):

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(1) Record only the FIRST sighting of each loon or group, then be sure to total the number of loons observed on the appropriate line. Note the direction in which the loons move or fly.

(2) If possible, please attach a sketch/map of census area and the location of any loons you observe.

(3) It is CRITICAL that observations continue for the ENTIRE HOUR.

(4) Remember, a report of zero is just as biologically important as a report of 10 loons.

(3) Your sightings from throughout the summer are also valuable. Please comment on loon activity observed at other times on the reverse of this page.

CENSUS FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 31 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FINAL TALLY.

Please return this form to the LPC: PO Box 604, Moultonborough, NH 03254, or you can fax it 603-476-5497 or email it to [email protected].

If you were part of a coordinated census effort on a larger lake, please send this form to your coordinator so they can send the forms in all together. Loon Preservation Committee PO Box 604 Moultonborough, NH 03254

The Loon Preservation Committee gratefully acknowledges Squam Boat Livery for underwriting this publication.

Photo Courtesy of Brian Reilly