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2014
Loon Report
Since 1983, volunteers across the state have visited their local lakes and ponds the third Saturday
in July with a pair of binoculars and a shared passion – protecting the Maine loon and its habitat.
The project conducts an annual loon count to assess the status of the loons in Maine. Please visit
www.maineaudubon.org/loonsfor more information and learn how you can become involved.
Little Sebago Lake Association is involved with this program and the statistics are as follows:
The 2015 count was a success for our loons. Another class of graduating chicks moving on to
adulthood grew up on our lake this summer. Despite high boat traffic, reports of wildlife harassment,
and natural predators, they all seemed to have survived and in the process of moving off the lake
to the winter’s harbors out in the ocean.
Year
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
Adult
22
29
24
21
21
29
26
Chicks
8
6
0 - Two eggs found not hatched
1
2
3
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