Wednesday 2 May 2012

At the nest



The Common loon is back in our area since a few weeks.  They are actually on their nest to carry through the hatching of the single egg that was spawned.  Once the egg hatched, the male or female adult loon leaves the offspring alone on very few occasions.  The adults become very protective and even aggressive toward all the animals and surrounding birds which try to get close to the offspring.  Judging by their beak, I may understand the danger.   
Have a great day.  Louis