The sound I associate with hanging out on a lake or pond in the evening in the Adirondacks is the loon. The sounds they make to me are peaceful. I was lucky enough to see loons on two Adirondack lakes in June.
Location
Where do you find loons? They prefer wooded lakes and ponds with large populations of small fish. They prefer lakes with islands and coves for protection. Both lakes I found them on I would not have spotted them from shore. During the day I found them fishing in the middle of the lakes. One one lake I kayaked around for almost an hour before I caught sight of a pair. On the other lake I was on a tour boat when we spotted one. The Great Lakes region has between 5,000- 7,200 pairs while New England and New York have around 2,250 pairs. Well known for having loons are the New York Adirondacks, Maine, and Minnesota, although other states also have them.
Great Fishermen
Loons are expert at fishing. They can dive as deep as 60 m or 200 feet. They normally dive 4 to 10 meters (13- 33 feet). They swallow their prey underwater. They have powerful back legs that propel them in fast chases underwater.
Nests
Loons breed in spring and summer. Their nests are shorelines. I heard one loon calling as it got dark from what appeared to be the property of a wealthy person. I respect property and would not trespass. I did kayak by the property on another day, but could not get a good view from the lake to see if there was indeed a nest there.
Sounds
To hear a loon click on the following link. The site is from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ENNzjy8QjU
Here are some other sounds loons make from Birds Inc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2PVTZwap-Q
If you are lucky enough to camp or stay right on a lake in the Adirondacks that has loons, you may be lucky enough to hear them right after the sun goes down. They are an iconic sound of the Adirondacks.
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I have fond memories of their wild, crazy calls across Boundary Waters Canoe Area lakes in northern Minnesota.
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I did not hear any sound from them while kayaking, but when darkness was setting in. To me they make a lovely sound when they call each other.
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I just love your pics Sharon! Lions are so peaceful and graceful and their call is such a wonderful sound to hear when either sitting quietly in a canoe or on the beach! Congrats! Your pics, whether you want to admit it or not, are looking more and more professional ❣️ I loved your series on the owls also! You may not hear from me often but I admire you from a not too distant border! Stay safe my friend!!
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Thanks Susan! I know Canada probably has far more loons than the US does. I know I have heard their sounds before. Maybe north of the border. Which I could visit your side , but alas I doubt the border will be opened this summer.
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Beautiful captures, Sharon. I absolutely love the third photo with the colorful water reflections, kudos on that shot!!
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Thanks! I have heard them previously, but not seen them. Was thrilled to have the opportunity. Colorful water reflections may have been a house near the water, a kayak or dock, etc.
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WOW! What incredible photos of the Loon! I’ve never gotten close enough to one to get those kinds of shots. Bravo! 🙂
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I hope to kayak more on lakes. Easier to find them and they did not mind me being fairly close by.
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Yeah, we haven’t kayaked since September. My hubby broke his collarbone at the beginning of the year. Our kayak is an inflatable so we can’t take it around oyster beds which is what we have around here. Maybe in the fall, we can take it to some fresh water areas and he will be able to paddle again. 🙂
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Injuries like that are tough. A lot of lakeside hotels and campgrounds in the Adirondacks have kayaks you can borrow for free if you stay there.
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That is good to know. We actually took our white water inflatable on the plane with us and paddle the Yellowstone River with it. Frank just hasn’t been able to do the movement. He can’t swing a golf club yet either. 😊
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I hope he recovers soon. I know some people get frozen shoulder after surgery. That makes recovery take longer. Over time physical therapy usually helps that. Its better to wait until he is 100 percent.
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Wonderful!
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