Common Loon photo - 2003 N. Schoch


5 Years Old!!


 

FACTORS AFFECTING LOONS

 
MERCURY LEAD
POISONING
ACID RAIN DISTURBANCES WILDLIFE PREDATION
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Wildlife Predation

immature Bald Eagle watching loon nest -  rgproductions.comLoon eggs are susceptible to predation by ravens, raccoons, and gulls. Loon chicks often fall prey to eagles, snapping turtles, and other loons. Adult loons can also be very aggressive to each other, which can result in injuries such as sternal puncture wounds.

 

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