I revisited the Common Loon again this evening along with a few others.  It
was still there as of 7:15, easy views at point blank range.  Like I said,
no binoculars needed as you could easily view it from your car if you didn't
want to get out of it.  A couple notes:



*         Retention Pond is actually on the south side of GetGo between
GetGo and I-90.  I originally said north side.  Sorry about that.

*         The Loon is showing some interesting behavior.  It's swimming very
low in the water, sometimes barely showing its head.  I've seen this
behavior before with Anhingas, but never with a loon.  I'm not sure if
that's because it's stressed, or if that's a defense behavior that I just
haven't seen and the loon is using it because of the small body of water
that it's on right now.

*         Retention pond is probably only 30 yards long by less than 10
yards wide.  I know loons need a long "run way" to take off, so I'm not sure
if there is enough space for it to leave the pond or not.  We had this issue
in Avon Lake a few years ago just a few miles north of this location with a
loon stuck on a pond on Sweetbriar Golf Course.



I took my kids and sent my neighbor's kids there as well.  Good opportunity
for the kids to see a spectacular species at very close range.  I hope it's
able to eventually take off from those tight quarters.



Spencer A. Ryan

(M) 440-653-0982


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