Loons on Legend Lake

This year, a mated pair of Loons are hanging around the same stretch of lake all season long.  In the morning and evening they appear on the lake in the same place.  Approaching them slowly, they seem to tolerate me getting close enough to photograph them although always keeping a watchful eye.

More Wisconsin Loons

This weekend I was fortunate enough to see my favorite loons on Legend Lake.  This guy let me track him from my boat and stay reasonably close without him diving into the deep only to show up somewhere out of reach of my telephoto-equipped camera.  Luck was on my side when he suddenly stretched his wings to reveal the beautiful patterns and texture.

Loons

The sun has just come up and the Wisconsin Northwoods comes to life.  The water is still as is the wind.  Some birds are singing but these are the common sounds you hear so often.  There's the occasional sound of fish breaking the water lunging to capture their breakfast.  Then, you hear it.  The Loons are calling.  Their sound is distinct and it is beautiful.  It is also calming and peaceful. There's no mistaking the call of the Loons and I love those mornings when I am fortunate enough to hear them.