Have you ever wondered why loon chicks ride on their parents’ backs? What are loons communicating with those mysterious calls in the night? What threats do they face on our lakes, and what work is being done to preserve these beautiful, iconic birds in New Hampshire?
On Friday, July 10, from 10 AM–12 PM, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy and Loon Preservation Committee for a Guided Lake Paddle on Chocorua Lake, led by Loon Preservation Committee staff, to learn the answers to all of these questions and more. In a small group setting, we will visit with and learn about the loons on Chocorua Lake. We will observe and interpret loon behaviors and vocalizations, learn the fascinating history of the loons on the lake, and discuss the management work being done to help them—and all of New Hampshire’s loons—thrive. We will be following best ethical practices for wildlife viewing, so participants will get the best view with a pair of binoculars.
Participants must bring their own canoe, kayak, or paddle board, and oars/paddles, and life jackets are required. Be sure to bring sun and bug protection as needed, a hat, binoculars if you like, a water bottle, and snacks. While this guided paddle is free of charge and open to the general public, in order to maintain a small group setting, the trip is limited to 15 participants, and RSVP is required. Please register in advance above. Information on the meeting location will be provided in advance of the event.
About Loon Preservation Committee:
The Loon Preservation Committee’s mission is to restore and maintain a healthy population of loons throughout New Hampshire; to monitor the health and productivity of loon populations as sentinels of environmental quality; and to promote a greater understanding of loons and the larger natural world. Learn more at www.loon.org.
Banner image: Loon paddle on Chocorua Lake. Photo: Galen Kilbride