Loon Romance (MAP63012_611)
Common Loon (Gavia immer) chick (only days old) watches attentively as its parents express a display of affection on a beautiful summer morning on the lake. These smaller displays of courting will continue throughout the chick-rearing season. They are believed to strengthen the bond of the pair and serve as a signal to any other loons of their home territory. I felt privileged to witness this intimate family moment. Taken in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. (Best viewed large.)
Loon Romance (MAP63012_611)
Common Loon (Gavia immer) chick (only days old) watches attentively as its parents express a display of affection on a beautiful summer morning on the lake. These smaller displays of courting will continue throughout the chick-rearing season. They are believed to strengthen the bond of the pair and serve as a signal to any other loons of their home territory. I felt privileged to witness this intimate family moment. Taken in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. (Best viewed large.)