Stuff you might not know about COMMON LOONS.

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  • @Jps3bs
    @Jps3bs ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes I am!

    • @johntroy6323
      @johntroy6323 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @franziska3798
      @franziska3798 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love the sound of the loon, we have them in beautiful Ontario

  • @henry-thepizzaeater-morgan704
    @henry-thepizzaeater-morgan704 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @davearchbell9921
    @davearchbell9921 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @shimmime
    @shimmime 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You really did save the best until last with those gorgeous autumn colours in the background. You're so lucky. Thanks for sharing.

  • @neilstafford4166
    @neilstafford4166 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @ritastevenson5639
    @ritastevenson5639 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great video! My 3-year-old daughter and I were reading a little book about loons and wondered what they sounded like. Came across this! Well done, sir!

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  วันที่ผ่านมา

      The loons in front of my house give me lots of entertainment. I think they are used to having me around.

  • @LynneH-ej6rx
    @LynneH-ej6rx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video! What a magical place to live.

  • @traciweerheim2134
    @traciweerheim2134 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wowza! I get to see an occasional Loon at Wilson Lake Kansas! Absolutely love the Loons! I would gladly live where I could listen to these beautiful majestic birds day and night! This is an incredible and informative video! Much love and peace to you on your beautiful lake 💞

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      They get so used to people and boats. Sometimes, we just talk to each other by the dock. But they DO call all night!

  • @leobachand8408
    @leobachand8408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TheAngieIshmael
    @TheAngieIshmael 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video!
    The common loon is my absolute favorite bird and I'm so happy for anyone that gets to regularly see/hear them!
    I've lived in WA my entire life minus the last couple years and the week before moving from WA I decided to visit one of our mountain lakes for the last time.
    I've never seen a loon in-person before that day and God blessed me with a few loons on the lake that I've NEVER seen there - what an awesome parting memory of WA!
    I hope to live someplace with loons like this, thank you for the video 🤍

  • @aureaphilos
    @aureaphilos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I once was camping at Richter Pond in Groton State Park (VT); my campsite had its own put-in for my kayak. While I was out paddling on the pond, two young lions came flying over the gap between the pond and the larger Groton Lake; I presumed they were new to flying, because they were as boisterous as kids on a roller coaster! They flew around the shore of the pond until a long wait called them back. What a rare treat!

  • @CC-re1pu
    @CC-re1pu ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @frednorman1
    @frednorman1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @johnpavett68
    @johnpavett68 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Stunning birds, we call the Great Northern Divers here in the UK, slightly more poetic I think. We only get them as wintering birds though.

  • @RustyWillet
    @RustyWillet ปีที่แล้ว

    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. 👍

  • @hankb1604
    @hankb1604 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @conniedunfield7601
    @conniedunfield7601 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We had a few in the bay on Vancouver Is. loved hearing them. thanks for all your informative information!

  • @SiPoSS88
    @SiPoSS88 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kathrynlervick8307
    @kathrynlervick8307 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sometimes I have to sleep with all windows closed.

  • @reallyrandom222
    @reallyrandom222 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @raygiemza3690
    @raygiemza3690 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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). 😉

  • @Nook747
    @Nook747 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful video. Thank you Bob.

  • @NESscratcher
    @NESscratcher ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Joe-bh4vz
    @Joe-bh4vz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loons come to coastal Alabama in the winter. They look totally different than when they are in the northern.

  • @MylifeofTao
    @MylifeofTao ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video Bob! Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @frednorman1
    @frednorman1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @christinestevens8463
    @christinestevens8463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @svenleidenbach5332
    @svenleidenbach5332 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @juliapetersen3944
    @juliapetersen3944 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @annashethar6704
    @annashethar6704 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is spectacular! How wonderful!

  • @Joe-bh4vz
    @Joe-bh4vz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loons come to coastal Alabama in the winter. They look totally different than when they are in the northern.
    They don’t even make any sounds here.
    They love saltwater.

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, I've seen them in Florida. Most Maine loons just pop out into the ocean for the winter. There's a LOT of them out there.

  • @Ashley-bi6rw
    @Ashley-bi6rw ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @arielelijah1282
    @arielelijah1282 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you pet it?
    5:01 spotted color long snout Datshund.

  • @jeanmorin3247
    @jeanmorin3247 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @neeleyfolk
    @neeleyfolk ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @dancingtrout6719
    @dancingtrout6719 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad They Accepted You... smiles

  • @johanneberube6682
    @johanneberube6682 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot for sharing 🌹

  • @barbaracole709
    @barbaracole709 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love their spooky sounds!

  • @emiliadeino
    @emiliadeino 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love loons and this video!!

  • @grzegorzysoniewski8498
    @grzegorzysoniewski8498 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super film!

  • @anthonypope2106
    @anthonypope2106 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite bird call.

  • @Maine_Focus
    @Maine_Focus ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @Joe-bh4vz
      @Joe-bh4vz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Loons come to Florida in the winter.

  • @KelLaBranche
    @KelLaBranche 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thx. Very cool. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

  • @vversusv1364
    @vversusv1364 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I should do another one. They have been particularly boisterous outside my window this month.

  • @Sara-gl8ue
    @Sara-gl8ue 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That thumbnail is everything 😂

  • @pumpupjam9648
    @pumpupjam9648 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have your own Golden Pond!

  • @birdman5223
    @birdman5223 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderful😉

    • @Bob_Duchesne
      @Bob_Duchesne  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's kinda funny. We all seem to know each other. Sometimes they see me on the dock and say, "Oh, it's just Bob.

  • @StaticRooster
    @StaticRooster 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The thumbnail is gold XD

  • @louisswaim7024
    @louisswaim7024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Delightful!

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl ปีที่แล้ว

    They are cool 😎

  • @DotSnedden
    @DotSnedden 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I too speak loon!

  • @Bwue_stwawberry_crwem574
    @Bwue_stwawberry_crwem574 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loon 🎉❤😊

  • @mariasebastiana5723
    @mariasebastiana5723 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lindos

  • @duckypam
    @duckypam 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Life goalz

  • @7hilladelphia
    @7hilladelphia 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh sweet Jesus - protect us & Your creation from idiot people, amen