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July, 2004 (Owen Lake, Minnesota) -- Yes, it's time again for the seasonal trek to the North Woods, to the family stomping grounds, when the weather is warm and the water is still chilly and the bugs are tolerable. This year's trip offered the opportunity, thanks to Richard and Karen and their cool pontoon boat, to photograph a mother loon with her 6-day-old chicks. As you may or may not know, baby loons ride on their mother's back when they are young, as shown in the photographs below. Loons mate for life (that's a shot of Dad Loon below flapping his wings) and they tend to nest on the same lake year after year. I know the residents of Owen Lake are very protective of their baby loons, especially with the eagle population on the rise, and they closely monitor their safety and progress. I certainly hope to see these little guys when I return in the fall.
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