Loon on Nest - Norway - Maine
by Steven Ralser
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Loon on Nest - Norway - Maine
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Steven Ralser
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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A loon on it's nest at Lake Pennesseewassee, near Norway in west central Maine. I was out canoeing with my son at dawn, when we saw a pair of loons in water. Shortly later we saw one of them get onto it's nest. It allowed us to get reasonably close so I could get this photo with my telephoto lens. One of the highlights of the trip was having the other loon swim underwater next to the canoe.
Loons are aquatic birds that are known for their striking appearance and haunting calls. They are found in North America, Europe, and Asia and are known for their ability to swim and dive underwater to catch fish. Loons have a distinctive appearance, with black and white feathers, a long, pointed bill, and red eyes. They are also known for their eerie wails and yodels, which are often heard echoing across lakes and other bodies of water. In some cultures, loons are considered to be a symbol of peace and tranquility, while in others, they are associated with death and the supernatural.
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July 8th, 2015
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Comments (19)
William Tasker
Beautiful find and capture, Steven! I used to live about three hours north of there. Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
Don Columbus
Congratulations Steven, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"! I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Randy Rosenberger
It is a true honor and privilege to FEATURE this creative and wondrous piece of art work on the WFS site, from one of our honored and prestigious members. This awesome piece of beauty is what we are looking for to promote and let others see, including other artists and potential customers, as your works are some of the Best of the Best in my Book! Thanks much for sharing this beauty with us. Liked Forever, Elvis
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