loons

In 2013, Maine passed a law banning the sale of certain lead sinkers and unpainted jigs, after lead poisoning was shown to be a leading cause of death among loons. But conservation groups say that sales of small, painted lead jigs are still allowed, and a new bill would ban the practice.

A handful of projects in New England and New York are slated to receive more than $3.5 million in funding to help protect common loons.

Maine Audubon says its annual loon count shows that the birds’ population in the state appears strong and steady at about 3,200 adults and 372 chicks, but…

Loons are thriving in New England, with record numbers documented this year because of increased protections for the iconic bird known for its black head…

The results of the annual Maine Audubon loon count are in.Adult loon numbers were up over the previous year. During the July count, 3,269 adult loons were…

Originally published June 5, 2018.The Portland-based Biodiversity Research Institute is calling the return of an adult, male loon to a chain of ponds in…

FALMOUTH, Maine - Maine Audubon says the results of its annual loon count last year showed a population that appears to be holding steady. Maine has the…

AUGUSTA, Maine - A new Maine law bans lead fishing tackle in hopes of protecting loons. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says keeping lead…

The Portland-based Biodiversity Research Institute is reporting a development that could have broad implications for efforts to protect loons.A loon chick…

PORTLAND, Maine - The number of loon chicks in southern Maine's lakes and ponds has increased dramatically over last year's count.The count by Maine…