loons

Maine Audubon says its annual loon count numbers are up slightly from last year, at 3,146 adults and 420 chicks.

Maine retailers can no longer sell small lead hooks.

For 40 years, Maine Audubon's annual loon count has provided important data about the health of the bird population. And this year, the numbers could be affected by heavy rain and high water.

The new law takes steps to eventually ban the use and sale of certain small, painted lead fishing jigs.

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…

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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…