I drove past the pond twice this evening and did not see the loon. If
it was diving I may have missed it. Hopefully it was finally able to
leave now. I did see
the fishing line still so they either had not removed it all or put
it back up. Too bad the bird was held up on its journey to the
breeding grounds. It was in full breeding plumage.

Terry
On May 20, 2009, at 9:24 PM, Spencer A. Ryan wrote:

> Sorry for the late post, but Harvey's loon update reminded me that
> I had some information to pass on about the Lorain County loon.
> Monday I saw 4 golf course workers at the pond so I stopped.  They
> were taking down the monofilament fishing lines across the pond.  I
> then watched the loon move to the north side of the pond and make 2
> attempts to take off.  Not sure if it was practicing or unable to
> lift off.  Both times it skimmed the surface 30 yards then flew low
> for 10 yards, then returned to the water.  The workers told me that
> was the first time they had seen it attempt to take off.  The
> workers seemed genuinely concerned about the loon, so that's
> positive.  I think if the loon is healthy, there is enough room for
> it to take off.  Keep your fingers crossed.
>
> The loon's location is on Sweetbriar golf course in Avon Lake,
> Lorain County.  The lake is visible from Walker Road just to the
> East of John Christ Winery.
>
> Spencer
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