Loon landings have been reported from 53 sites. As spring melts the ice from inland lakes, the first loons are beginning to spread into their northern breeding grounds. We have the first 11 loons to report today. Observers on the wintering grounds have noticed rapid changes in the 14 days since our last update. Field Reports from California and Florida bring the latest information from the wintering grounds.
Scientists explain why they study loon feathers.
Plus an observer writes about beached loons in Florida. While we wait for the migration, news from the wintering grounds indicates loons are now beginning to prepare.