The Hidden Nester
She thought I didn't see her as my kayak rocked by waves sailed past her at a respectful distance, and I was happy to let her think so because I'm just as anxious as this female Common Loon to see her hatch out healthy babies. Even though I'm always hopeful, she may not be able to. Where she built her nest (unbeknownst to her) it is not on permanent shoreline and a nasty wind or speed boat will cause it to leave like a floating island and she will abandon the nest. This unusual breakage for this small lake is from high powered speed boats causing huge wakes against the shoreline.
The Hidden Nester
She thought I didn't see her as my kayak rocked by waves sailed past her at a respectful distance, and I was happy to let her think so because I'm just as anxious as this female Common Loon to see her hatch out healthy babies. Even though I'm always hopeful, she may not be able to. Where she built her nest (unbeknownst to her) it is not on permanent shoreline and a nasty wind or speed boat will cause it to leave like a floating island and she will abandon the nest. This unusual breakage for this small lake is from high powered speed boats causing huge wakes against the shoreline.