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p.1 #1 · Common loon sitting on nest

The most common cause of nest abandonment is people stressing the loon by getting too close to capture an image with a cell phone.

NIKON D500 200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6 lens 500mm f/6.3 1/400s 500 ISO 0.0 EV

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p.1 #2 · Common loon sitting on nest

Beautiful

Mar 07, 2024 at 01:54 PM

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p.1 #3 · Common loon sitting on nest

Looks like a dragonfly entering on the left Robert.

Such a peaceful beautiful setting, that is a wonderful image, love the coloring and contrast!

Karl

Mar 07, 2024 at 02:17 PM

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p.1 #4 · Common loon sitting on nest

Great angle, nice plumage, nice BG.

-Tim

Mar 07, 2024 at 09:47 PM

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p.1 #5 · Common loon sitting on nest

Good to see the species perpetuate!
Douglas

Mar 08, 2024 at 08:57 AM

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p.1 #6 · Common loon sitting on nest

Robert, absolutely a beautiful image.

Mar 08, 2024 at 01:59 PM

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p.1 #7 · Common loon sitting on nest

Incredible image, excellent and the fly in the left corner is an added plus.

Mar 08, 2024 at 02:16 PM

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p.1 #8 · Common loon sitting on nest

I love this shot Robert. It's not only beautiful but tells a story as well. Well done !
Gary

Mar 08, 2024 at 03:15 PM

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p.1 #9 · Common loon sitting on nest

This is a stunner Bob

Morris

Mar 09, 2024 at 08:35 AM

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p.1 #10 · Common loon sitting on nest

Excellent environmental portrait.

Mar 09, 2024 at 10:01 AM

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p.1 #11 · Common loon sitting on nest

Thanks to all of you

This is the outlet stream for the basin and there is just one nest each year for the entire basin, which is 2 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. The main channel is about 50+ feet wide. The problem is that this channel is also the only pathway for watercrafters headed to the outlet and back. So, this channel gets very high kayak/caone traffic. But it does not start until after the loons have committed to the nest. The loons choose their nest site in late May to early June and the watercrafters do not come out until will into June (47th lat north).

Robert

Mar 09, 2024 at 10:05 AM

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p.1 #12 · Common loon sitting on nest

Such a gorgeous tranquil shot. Very lovely!

Birdie

Mar 09, 2024 at 10:14 AM

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p.1 #13 · Common loon sitting on nest

Classic shot Robert. I have wanted to shoot loons for a very long time, shots like yours keep that dream alive. Someday I hope. Until then I will live thru your images. Beautiful work !

John

Mar 09, 2024 at 10:24 AM

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p.1 #14 · Common loon sitting on nest

Killer image, the perspective is perfect. Was your camera & lens close to the water hand held?

rand

Mar 10, 2024 at 04:46 AM

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p.1 #15 · Common loon sitting on nest

johnohio wrote:
Classic shot Robert. I have wanted to shoot loons for a very long time, shots like yours keep that dream alive. Someday I hope. Until then I will live thru your images. Beautiful work !

John

Hi...
I'll continue to post loon shots, usually one at a time. Thank you John!
Robert

Mar 13, 2024 at 08:56 AM

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p.1 #16 · Common loon sitting on nest

rand1951 wrote:
Killer image, the perspective is perfect. Was your camera & lens close to the water hand held?

rand

Hi Rand

Yes, when practical, that is the technique I use for stills.

Thanks for the comment.

Robert

Mar 13, 2024 at 09:02 AM

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p.1 #17 · Common loon sitting on nest

And thanks to everyone again

Mar 13, 2024 at 09:03 AM


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