Remember, human impact on wild subjects is cumulative. Alan Hutchinson, the author of Just Loons , describes their body language in our book. Anyone interested in photographing loons should learn the signs the birds make when they're alarmed. For example, if a loon displays by spreading its wings, or if it calls out with a tremolo as you approach, it s telling you that your actions have disturbed it. Get out of there immediately.
Loons are very curious creatures.
Sometimes, when you permit a loon to set at a distance it feels comfortable with, it will willingly approach you. Then you and your subject both win. May you catch your loons in the good light. About Bill Silliker Bill Silliker, Jr, outdoor photographer, enthusiast and writer, brings extensive experience in still and video photography to producing rare and difficult wildlife studies. His wildlife studies can be seen in Just Loons , Willow Creek Press, and are published in Backpacker, Ducks Unlimited, National Wildlife and Outdoor Photographer .