Loon Cam 1 is now live!

This is a quick note to let you know that our first Loon Cam of the 2023 season is now live! While the loons are not yet nesting, there has been lots of activity observed on the lake already, including territorial interactions with intruders as the loons seek to establish control of the territory and visits from other bird species including kingfishers and bald eagles. Tune in now to see the loons establish the territory, catch some views of other wildlife, and potentially see the early stages of nesting (visits to the nest raft to test it out, etc.).

While we can't predict exactly when the loons will begin to nest, if the same pair that has controlled the territory in past years emerges victorious, and if they follow similar patterns of nest timing as they have in the past, then they may begin nesting within the next 3-4 weeks.

There are many ways to support LPC!

Looking to support LPC? There are many ways that you can do so! Read on to learn about some options.

Member a Day in May

LPC's Member a Day in May membership drive is ongoing! During the month of May, LPC has a goal to recruit at least 31 new members whose support will help to fund all of our work to preserve loons in New Hampshire. If you are not yet an LPC member, please consider joining us! All new members who join during the month of May will be entered in a raffle to win one of four great prizes. To learn more, please click here.

LPC members support our important work on behalf of loons in New Hampshire. In 2022, our members' support helped us to:

• Monitor loon activity on 522 active or potential loon territories across 362 lakes 
• Document the presence of a record 345 loon pairs and an additional 106 unpaired adult loons
• Float 141 nest rafts to help nesting loons cope with problems that can reduce nest success, including water level fluctuations, shoreline development, and predation.
• Protect 129 pairs of loons with signs and/or ropelines.
• Help over 80% of the chicks hatched in the state through management activities (rafts, ropes, signs, and water level outreach to dam operators)
• Rescue 38 loons in distress
• Band 58 loons in 2020 to study their life history and take samples to monitor the health of loons and lakes
• Give a record 144 educational presentations about loons throughout the state
• Collect over 115 lbs. of now-illegal to use lead fishing tackle as part of our lead tackle buyback program
• Continue our research into problems that impact loon survival and reproduction, including lead poisoning, contaminants, and climate change

NH Gives

In June, LPC will also be participating in NH Gives—a 24-hour online fundraising event that will take place June 6–7.

Volunteering or Supporting on Social Media

We understand that times are tough and that not everyone will be able to provide financial support to LPC at this time. There are still other ways that you can help to support our organization! If you visit lakes in New Hampshire, please consider volunteering with LPC by making a note of any loon activity you see and reporting it to us! We are also seeking volunteers to help out at the Loon Center gift shop—if you are interested, please email info@loon.org. And please consider following us on Facebook and Instagram and sharing our posts there. We are grateful for all forms of support!

 Item of the Month

Looking to add some loon decor to your kitchen? This month, the Loon Pattern Oven Mitt with towels is on sale for 15% off in our store! This oven mitt features a fun loon print and comes with two coordinating waffle cotton kitchen towels. Get yours here!

Clearance Sale!

We currently have a clearance sale going on in our store! While supplies last, select items are on sale for 40–50% off! View our clearance inventory here.

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